KARACHI (Kashmir English): The flights passing through Pakistan airspace have increased by 15 percent due to ongoing Middle East tension.
The current increase in the usage of Pakistan airspace has increased the daily revenue of the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA).
According to reports, the number of flights overflying Pakistan daily has crossed 700. PAA is earning $800,000 per day due to the increase in flights overflying.
According to reports, before the situation, 550 to 600 flights used to pass through Pakistani territory daily. The increase in overflying flights has increased the daily revenue by $150,000.
On the other hand, due to the situation in the Middle East, the first Emirates flight from Dubai reached Karachi after five days.
The Emirates flight reached Karachi on February 28, carrying passengers stranded in Dubai. More than 300 passengers have reached Karachi from Dubai on the flight.
PPA’s Statement
Earlier, in the statement issued by the PAA, the authorities stressed, “Pakistan’s airspace as a whole remains fully open, safe, and completely available for all civil aviation traffic, including commercial flights.
“Air traffic services continue without hindrance, and alternative routing options are available and routinely used for all affected flows.
“No restrictions have been imposed on commercial operations, arrivals, departures, or overflights across Pakistan. Our air traffic controllers and airport teams are fully operational and managing traffic normally.
It has been confirmed that the routes were closed “from ground level (GND) to unlimited altitude (UNL) for standard operational reasons.”
Al Jazeera’s Apology
Al Jazeera issued a correction on Twitter after its earlier report falsely claimed that Pakistan had temporarily closed its airspace.
The Al Jazeera network clarified that Pakistan has imposed no restrictions on air travel, following widespread attention and criticism.
Earlier, the claim of the international media outlet (Al Jazeera) regarding the partial closure of the airspace of Pakistan was rejected by the Pakistan Airport Authority. It has been confirmed that the airspace of Pakistan will remain completely open in March.
