UAE Grounds All Flights to Pakistan Citing Security Concerns

Published February 28th, 2019 - 06:54 GMT
UAE Grounds All Flights to Pakistan Citing Security Concerns. (Shutterstock)
UAE Grounds All Flights to Pakistan Citing Security Concerns. (Shutterstock)

The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, GCAA, has announced that all airline flights to Pakistan will be suspended until further notice.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the authority said that the decision came following current developments in Pakistan.

The GCAA will continue to monitor the situation in Pakistan and take appropriate decisions to ensure the safety of passengers and national carriers.

Read More

Pakistanis in Dubai Can  Now Work Rent-Free in These Spaces in Dubai
UAE Nationals to Get Visa on Arrival in Pakistan

The brief statement on Twitter said:

The General Civil Aviation Authority Is Continuously Monitoring the Situation in Pakistan, and Would Take Any Necessary Decisions in Case of Any Updates to Maintain the Safety of Travellers and National Carriers.' 

Subscribe

Sign up to our newsletter for exclusive updates and enhanced content