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Airlines Adjust Operations Amid Pakistani Airspace Closure


Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia Airlines has rerouted two flights — MH2 and MH22 — following the closure of Pakistani airspace on May 6, 2025. Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd (MAG) stated that the two Malaysia Airlines flights made brief refuelling stops in Doha, Qatar, before continuing to their respective destinations — London Heathrow (United Kingdom) and Paris Charles de Gaulle (France) — after being diverted due to the airspace closure.



According to BERNAMA News Agency, MAG announced that all Malaysia Airlines flights to and from Amritsar (India) have been suspended until May 9, as Amritsar Airport will be closed from May 7 to 9 amid evolving security and operational conditions. MAG emphasized that the safety of passengers and crew remains their highest priority and assured that they are closely monitoring the situation to ensure safe and reliable operations.



Meanwhile, Batik Air has cancelled flights to and from Lahore (Pakistan), and Amritsar, on May 7 and 8, due to the ongoing regional situation. The affected routes include Kuala Lumpur-Lahore (departing at 5.35 pm) and Lahore-Kuala Lumpur (departing at 9.35 pm) on both days, as well as Kuala Lumpur-Amritsar (departing at 6.40 pm) and Amritsar-Kuala Lumpur (departing at 11.05 pm) on May 7.



Additionally, low-cost carrier AirAsia is monitoring the situation and will adhere to all required safety protocols, highlighting that the safety of its guests and crew remains its top priority. The airline mentioned that operations are ongoing with slight adjustments, including rerouting certain flights to avoid the affected airspace, following guidance from the relevant authorities.

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