Disturbances in the air sector in Asia
The military confrontation between India and Pakistan, which won intensity tonight, forced the airlines to review their flight plans in the region.
South Korea. Korean Air has changed the flight plan on the line connecting the main Airport in South Korea, Inchon, in Dubai, in order to avoid Pakistani airspace. “We monitor the situation with a view to any additional changes”told the France-Presse agency an official of the company.
Taiwan. The Taiwanese company China Airlines announced that several flights had been diverted or canceled. Two planes departing from Taipei, scheduled for Frankfurt and Amsterdam, turned around, with a stop “Technical” in Bangkok, Thailand. Three other flights scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, having for destination Prague, Rome and London, were also canceled. China Airlines “Will adjust the flight program according to needs”. For its part, Eva Air has announced adjustments to flights from Europe, to avoid “The airspace concerned” In the name of “Safety of passengers and staff on board”. A flight connecting Vienna to Bangkok has turned around towards the Austrian capital, while a Taipei flight in Milan must be diverted to Vienna for refueling, the airline said in a press release.
Russia. Aeroflot said that all of its Moscow flights to India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Seychelles would be redirected.
Singapore. Singapore Airlines said its flights have been redirected to avoid Pakistani airspace.
France. Air France has suspended “Until new order” The overview of Pakistan. Consequently, the company “Is led to adapt his program and his flight plans”. For the destinations of Delhi, Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh Ville, this implies “An extension of flight time”Air France added without further details.
Malaysia. Malaysia Airlines modified the route of two flights from Kuala Lumpur, bound for London-Heathrow and Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle. They made a stop in Doha before resuming their journey. The airline also suspended until May 9 all the flights at the start and to the Indian city of Amritsar, very close to Pakistan.
Thailand. Thai Airways has announced adjustments to several flights between Bangkok and European cities, and warned possible delays. The airline added that a flight between Bangkok and Islamabad has been canceled.
Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Airlines explained to maintain, without change, its four weekly flights to the Pakistani cities of Lahore and Karachi.