Islamabad: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a thunderstorm alert for flights in the federal capital as bad weather continues to disrupt air travel. Multiple domestic and international flights faced cancellations and long delays due to poor weather conditions and operational challenges.
According to airport sources, several Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flights were cancelled, including four flights between Islamabad and Gilgit (PK 601, 602, 603, and 604). Similarly, Islamabad to Sukkur flight PK 632 and Sukkur to Karachi flight PK 636 were also cancelled.
Other major disruptions included Karachi to Turbat flights (PK 501 and PK 502), which could not operate due to weather. On the Karachi–Islamabad route, delays ranging from one to nine hours were reported. Islamabad to Karachi flights were delayed by six to seven hours, while incoming flights from Karachi (PK 300 and PK 301) were delayed by around 1.5 hours.
Private airlines were also affected. A private carrier’s Islamabad to Karachi flight PA 201 was delayed by nearly nine hours, while a foreign airline’s Riyadh-bound flight SV 725 from Islamabad faced a massive 11-hour delay.
At Karachi Airport, five flights were delayed between one to four hours, and four private airline flights on the Karachi–Lahore route faced delays ranging from 1.25 to 3.75 hours.
Meanwhile, at Lahore Airport, at least 19 flights were delayed between one to ten hours. The most significant delay was a private airline’s Lahore to Abu Dhabi flight (PA 430), which was held up for 10 hours.
Authorities have advised passengers to stay updated with their respective airlines and plan their travel accordingly, as weather-related disruptions may continue.
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FAQs – Islamabad Thunderstorm Alert and Flight Delays
Q1: Why did the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) issue a thunderstorm alert in Islamabad?
The CAA issued a thunderstorm alert in Islamabad due to bad weather conditions, heavy clouds, and operational challenges that created unsafe flying conditions for aircraft.
Q2: Which PIA flights were cancelled due to the Islamabad thunderstorm alert?
Several PIA cancelled flights included Islamabad–Gilgit flights (PK 601, 602, 603, 604), Islamabad–Sukkur (PK 632), Sukkur–Karachi (PK 636), and Karachi–Turbat flights (PK 501 and 502).
Q3: How long were the Islamabad to Karachi flights delayed?
On the Islamabad–Karachi route, flights faced delays ranging from six to seven hours, while incoming flights from Karachi to Islamabad (PK 300 and PK 301) were delayed by about 1.5 hours.
Q4: Were international flights also affected by Islamabad flight delays?
Yes, international flights were also affected. For example, a Riyadh-bound flight (SV 725) from Islamabad was delayed for 11 hours, and a Lahore to Abu Dhabi flight (PA 430) faced a 10-hour delay.
Q5: How many flights were delayed at Lahore Airport?
At Lahore Airport, around 19 flights experienced delays ranging from one to ten hours, making it one of the worst-hit airports after Islamabad.
Q6: What about Karachi Airport flight delays?
At Karachi Airport, at least five flights were delayed between one to four hours, and four flights on the Karachi–Lahore route faced delays between 1.25 and 3.75 hours.
Q7: How can passengers stay updated about Pakistan flight updates?
Passengers are advised to check official airline websites, mobile apps, and CAA flight updates for the latest information regarding Islamabad flight delays, Karachi airport delays, and Lahore airport schedules.
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