UAE Airlines Extend Flight Suspensions

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As military tensions flare between India and Pakistan, several UAE-based airlines — including Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Air Arabia — have extended suspensions on flights to and from Pakistan due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding the country’s airspace and airport operations. UAE Airlines

Emirates, the Dubai-based carrier, confirmed on Saturday that all flights to Pakistan are suspended through Monday, May 12. The airline cited “ongoing uncertainty surrounding access to Pakistan’s airspace and airports” in its latest travel advisory. UAE Airlines

Cancelled Emirates Flights (May 10–13)

The suspended routes affect major cities across Pakistan:

Dubai–Lahore–Dubai

• EK624/625 on May 10 and 12
• EK8622/8623 on May 11 and 12
• EK622 on May 12 / EK623 on May 13

Dubai–Islamabad–Dubai

• EK615 and EK612/613 on May 10
• EK8614/8615 on May 11
• EK612/613 and EK614 on May 12 / EK615 on May 13

Dubai–Sialkot–Dubai

• EK620/621 on May 10
• EK8618/8619 on May 11
• EK8618 (twice listed) on May 12

Dubai–Peshawar–Dubai

• EK636/637 on May 10

Dubai–Karachi–Dubai

• Multiple flight cancellations between May 10–13, including EK600/601, EK602/603, EK606/607

Meanwhile, Etihad Airways has also grounded several flights in and out of Pakistan due to continued airspace closures. On Saturday, the Abu Dhabi-based airline canceled multiple flights scheduled for May 10, affecting travel to Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore. UAE Airlines

An Etihad spokesperson stated, “Guests transiting through Abu Dhabi to connect to cancelled flights will not be accepted for travel from their point of origin unless they have made separate onward travel arrangements.” The airline emphasized that the situation remains fluid, and further changes may be necessary as developments unfold. UAE Airlines

Etihad has committed to supporting affected passengers with rebooking options and urges travelers to check real-time updates through its website, mobile app, or contact center (+971 600 555 666). UAE Airlines

Air Arabia has also suspended all flights to Pakistan through May 13. In a public advisory issued Saturday, the airline asked customers not to proceed to the airport and to monitor official communication channels for updates. UAE Airlines

Background

The flight suspensions come in response to escalating hostilities between India and Pakistan. Following New Delhi’s launch of Operation Sindoor on May 7, Pakistan announced a military response just days later. As of now, Pakistan’s civil aviation authority has confirmed that the country’s airspace will remain closed for at least 24 more hours. UAE Airlines

Travelers with plans to fly to or from Pakistan are advised to stay informed and coordinate directly with their airlines for alternative arrangements.

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