Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has denied that its flight from Peshawar to Kuala Lumpur had been barred from entering into India’s air space on Tuesday.
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-894 was flying from Peshawar to reach Kuala Lumpur when it was told to change its route by the Indian aviation authorities, media reports had claimed earlier in the day. The plane was then landed at Lahore airport and passengers were asked to wait for further instructions from the management.
However, a PIA statement said that due to restrictions of take-off weight from Peshawar, PK-894 on Tuesday evening was re-routed to operate via Lahore for Kuala Lumpur.
“The re-routing was done well in advance and all concerned had been duly informed. There was no resistance from any quarter, whether local or international for landing at Lahore. After refueling the flight departed for Kuala Lumpur,” said the PIA statement, adding that such re-routing is an accepted feature in commercial aviation.
