Airline company closely alters flight paths in response to increasing Pakistan-India conflicts.
Fresh Take:
Hey there! Listen up, folks, 'cause we got some big news on international travel. The beef between Pakistan and India ain't exactly peachy, and it's messin' with air routes left and right.
Our homie Việt Nam's Civil Aviation Authority is gettin' all up in the business of flight route coordination, 'cause aviation security has become a top priority. The Immigration Department's gonna slide us some guidance soon, they say.
So, which airlines are feelin' the impact? ' ours crew recently announced some changes to their European routes, thanks to Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority temporarily shuttin' down their airspace on May 7. That meant several flights had to avoid Pakistani airspace entirely, such as VN36, VN37, VN30, VN31, VN10, VN11, VN18, VN19, and VN50.
The airline warned that more adjustments could be comin', depending on how the regional situation plays out. They're keepin' a close eye on authority updates and promising to let us know if anything changes.
As for our friend Vietjet, they're still rollin' with their Indian routes as planned. They're closely monitorin' the conflict between India and Pakistan and are ready to make moves if needed.
Vietjet links up with major Indian cities like Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Cochin, and Tiruchirappalli. ' ours Airlines also offers flights to Bengaluru, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Dubai (UAE).
It ain't just ' ours and Vietjet sufferin' from the reroutes, though. Regional airlines areSteppin' up to adapt, too. Thai Airways has been reroutin' Europe and South Asia flights since early May 7, and Korean Air is changin' up its Seoul-Dubai route, bypassin' Pakistani airspace. Chinese carriers EVA Air and China Airlines are adjustin' their routes, too; flights have been diverted, delayed, or even cancelled in some cases.
So, gotta keep an eye on the news, budget some extra time for flights, and hope the situation gets sorted out soon. Stay tuned, travelers!
Passengers at Nội Bài International Airport in Hà Nội. - VNA/VNS Photo
Enrichment Insights:-Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot: Both carriers are avoiding Pakistani airspace due to its closure, and Scoot has suspended flights to/from Amritsar.-Thai Airways International (THAI) is rerouting flights to Europe and South Asia, which may result in delays due to airspace closures and airport shutdowns in Pakistan.-EVA Air is adjusting flights to and from Europe by avoiding affected airspace, with some flights being diverted to Vienna for refueling.-Korean Air is rerouting its Seoul Incheon–Dubai flights to pass over Myanmar, Bangladesh, and India instead of using Pakistani airspace. These changes are happening to ensure safety and comply with airspace restrictions.
- Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its budget subsidiary, Scoot, have temporarily stopped flights to Amritsar due to the avoidance of Pakistani airspace.
- Thai Airways International (THAI) has been altering Europe and South Asia flight routes since early May 7, which may prompt delays due to airspace closures and airport shutdowns in Pakistan.
- To comply with airspace restrictions, EVA Air is modifying flights to Europe by evading affected airspace and refueling at Vienna.
- Korean Air is bypassing Pakistani airspace on its Seoul Incheon–Dubai flights, using alternative routes over Myanmar, Bangladesh, and India instead.
- Air travelers should keep up with news updates, allocate additional time for flights, and hope the regional situation resolves soon, as other regional carriers may also be affected by airspace changes.
