Asian Airlines Ground Flights as India-Pakistan Tensions Rise
Several Asian airlines announced on Wednesday that they would be rerouting or cancelling their flights to and from Europe due to the conflict between India and Pakistan.
India launched an assault against Pakistan and Pakistani-administered Kashmir, leading Pakistan to claim they brought down five Indian combat aircraft. This marks the most intense conflict between these nuclear powers in over twenty years.
EVA Air from Taiwan announced that it would modify its routes to and from Europe to steer clear of airspace impacted by the conflict between India and Pakistan, prioritizing passenger safety.
A flight departing from Vienna will return to the same city, whereas a route from Taipei to Milan will stop in Vienna for refueling purposes before proceeding to its final destination, as stated by the airline. Reuters .
Korean Air has been steering clear of Pakistani airspace for its routes connecting South Korea’s Incheon with Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Yonhap News Agency reported.
China Airlines from Taiwan mentioned they have initiated their emergency response strategy and implemented various steps to guarantee passenger and crew safety. They didn’t provide further details.
The official website for Taiwan’s primary international gateway located in Taoyuan, near Taipei, indicated that the direct China Airlines service from May 7th to London has been cancelled.
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