The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) on Thursday, February 27, announced that all airline flights travelling from the UAE to Pakistan will be suspended until further notice.
In a statement, GCAA said that the decision came following current developments in Pakistan.
The GCAA said that it will continue to monitor the situation in Pakistan and take appropriate decisions to ensure the safety of passengers and national carriers.
“The General Civil Aviation authority is continuously monitoring the situation in Pakistan, and would take any necessary decisions in case of any updates to maintain the safety of travellers and national carriers,” GCAA said on Twitter.
ستقوم الهيئة العامة للطيران المدني بالاستمرار في متابعة الأوضاع في جمهورية باكستان الإسلامية واتخاذ القرارات المناسبة حيال أية مستجدات حرصا من الهيئة على سلامة المسافرين والناقلات الوطنية. pic.twitter.com/gpeUDzcMzh
— GCAA UAE (@gcaauae) February 27, 2019
The Abu Dhabi Airport also urged its passengers bound to Pakistan to wait for updates from their respective airline companies.
“The safety and security of our passengers is a priority for Abu Dhabi airports, and our staff is working to support and assist the affected passengers,” said Abu Dhabi Airport.
Due to airspace and airport closures in Pakistan, all flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport & Al Ain International Airport, on all operating airlines to Pakistan, are on hold until further notice. 2/4
— Abu Dhabi Airport (@AUH) February 27, 2019
Passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines for flight updates. 3/4
— Abu Dhabi Airport (@AUH) February 27, 2019
The safety and security of travelers is our number one priority and staff across Abu Dhabi Airports are actively working to support affected guests. Further updates will be made available in due course. 4/4
— Abu Dhabi Airport (@AUH) February 27, 2019
Dubai Airports has also confirmed the cancellation of flights to Pakistan adding that it will continue monitoring the situation.
تؤكد مطارات دبي أن الرحلات الجوية من وإلى باكستان قد تأثرت حتى إشعار آخر بسبب إغلاق المجال الجوي الباكستاني. وتعمل مطارات دبي عن كثب مع شركات الطيران وسلطات مراقبة الحركة الجوية للحد من التأثير التشغيلي وإزعاج العملاء. وستواصل مراقبة الوضع عن كثب. 1/2
— Dubai Airports (@DubaiAirports) February 27, 2019
Dubai Airports will continue to closely monitor the situation. Passengers on affected flights are advised to check with their respective airlines for updates. 2/2
— Dubai Airports (@DubaiAirports) February 27, 2019
