Lahore: Poor visibility and fog in Lahore, forced Pakistan International Airlines on Wednesday to shift all international flight operations between 10pm and 11am from the capital of Punjab to Islamabad.
The rescheduling of flights during these hours is temporary and will be restored as soon as the foggy conditions improve, according to the national flag carrier.
A PIA spokesman said, in a press release issued on Wednesday, the international flight operations between 10pm and 11am was moved from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Islamabad due to foggy weather conditions. The move was aimed at ensuring air safety and saving long waiting time for passengers, he claimed.
For timely information of flights, air travelers, as well as those visiting the airport to pick or drop passengers, have been requested to contact PIA call center at 786786111. PIA passengers have also been requested to record their correct contact number at the time of booking so that they can be provided with timely information about changes in flight timings through call or SMS.
