Flights cancelled across Asia as India and Pakistan war threat remains

On Thursday, Thai Airways International cancelled more than a dozen flights to and from Europe after Pakistan closed its airspace amid rising tensions with India. Flights to and from London, Munich, Paris, Brussels, Milan, Vienna, Stockholm, Zurich, Copenhagen, Oslo, Frankfurt, and Rome had been scheduled to fly over Pakistan airspace on Thursday, Thai Airways said in a statement.

Dozens of flights between Thailand and Europe have been canceled after Pakistan closed its airspace in response to soaring tensions with India, with both states claiming to have shot down each other's jets.

Thai Airways said later on Thursday, 28th of February, it would resume flights after gaining permission from China to use its airspace for nearly a dozen flights to Europe set to leave on Thursday afternoon and Friday morning.

The cancellations come after two Indian jets were shot down when they crossed into Pakistan airspace. This took place after a previous Indian strike that happened a few days on a militant camp which Delhi claimed had killed 300 people.

Pakistan has temporarily closed down its air space affecting flights between Asia and Europe, and India also cancelled flights yesterday. This is the latest travel advice for those travelling to, from or within south-east Asia today.

Bangkok airport has been particularly impacted, with over 4.000 travellers being affected, reported Associated Press.

The worst part of the situation was that most passengers complained that they have had little help and complained about the lack of food and water provisions at the airport.

Photos also show hundreds of passengers stranded at Thailand's Suvarnabhumi Airport following airline cancellations.

Travel warnings from around Asia - cancelled flights

Emirates

The Emirates have updated their travel warnings on their website explaining that flights between Pakistan and Dubai have been cancelled. Flights from the UAE to Karachi and Islamabad have been most affected.

Passengers are advised not to come to the airport if their flight has been cancelled and to contact their local travel agent or local Emirates office for assistance.
Abu Dhabi Airport tweeted: “Due to airspace and airport closures in Pakistan, Abu Dhabi Airports confirms that all flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport and Al Ain International Airport, on all operating airlines to Pakistan, are cancelled until further notice.

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines have issued a travel advisory: “Malaysia Airlines is not currently flying over the affected airspace and avoiding Pakistan and Northern Indian Airspace for flights to and from Europe until further notice.

Air Canada

The Canadian government also is urging caution for those travelling to certain parts of India and Pakistan.

The government is advising Canadians to avoid all non-essential travel to Pakistan,saying the “security situation is unpredictable.”