US EditionAsian airlines re-route, cancel flights due to India-Pakistan fighting
- On May 7, several Asian airlines rerouted or cancelled flights to and from Europe due to fighting between India and Pakistan.
- The core event followed India’s missile strikes on Pakistan in Operation Sindoor, described as precision strikes on terrorist camps.
- Airlines like EVA Air, Korean Air, and Thai Airways adjusted routes to avoid Pakistani airspace, causing flight delays and cancellations.
- FlightRadar24 reported over 50 cancellations, with Korean Air rerouting Seoul-Dubai flights southward and China Airlines cancelling its London flight for safety.
- These disruptions reflect heightened regional tensions between nuclear-armed neighbors and raise concerns over flight safety and operational impacts.
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Air India, Akasa Air, Indigo issue travel advisory amid escalating India-Pakistan tension
On May 8, a significant escalation occurred as Pakistan launched drone and missile attacks targeting several Indian cities in the evening. In response, the Indian Armed Forces were reportedly retaliating with greater force. It was noted that India had also deployed its airforce in response to the Pakistani attacks and enhanced measures are being taken at Indian airports. Consequently, airlines operating in India issued advisories for travelers. …
Airlines re-route, cancel flights due to India-Pakistan fighting | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
TAIPEI/NEW DELHI >> Airlines including United Airlines and Korean Air re-routed or cancelled flights and about a dozen Indian airports were shut today after India struck nine sites in Pakistan, raising fears of an escalation.
Airlines cancel, reroute flights after India-Pakistan clashes
BANGKOK, Thailand — Clashes between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan on Wednesday sent airlines scrambling to cancel, divert or reroute flights. The neighbors and longtime rivals exchanged heavy artillery fire along their contested frontier after India launched missile strikes in retaliation for a deadly attack last month. Here is a round-up of what airlines are doing to avoid flying over the conflict zone. READ: Explosions and fire on the conte…
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