Middle East Tensions Ease as Flights Resume Amidst Resumption of Services

Air travel affected by Middle East tensions shows signs of recovery. Qatar Airways begins expanding operations, planning to resume dozens of services to Pakistan and other countries within two weeks.

Passenger traffic on inbound flights from the Middle East remains high, while outbound flights from Pakistan operate with low occupancy due to ongoing uncertainty in the region.

Over 2,400 flights have been cancelled across the country over the past 28 days, including at Allama Iqbal International Airport. Other major carriers like Emirates and Kuwait Airways have also resumed limited operations.

Despite improvements, flight disruptions persist. On Friday alone, 11 flights to and from destinations such as Dubai, Bahrain, Najaf, Al-Qassim, Sharjah, Doha, Kuwait, Riyadh, and Dammam were cancelled at Allama Iqbal International Airport. Cancellations also occurred in Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar, and Multan.