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Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has reassured customers that both its domestic and international flights are operating as scheduled, despite continuous road closures impacting several cities, including Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
The airline is advising its customers to use caution and carefully arrange their airport travels. PIA advised people to come to the airport early so that the boarding process goes smoothly, even though there are currently some problems. The airline told travelers to check on the status of their flights and make sure they could still take their preferred routes because protests can make them difficult to get to.
A spokesperson from PIA urged travelers to explore alternative routes to sidestep delays, highlighting the importance of meticulous travel planning in light of possible traffic congestion and roadblocks. “It is highly recommended that travelers leave for the airport well in advance of their scheduled flight time to ensure they arrive timely,” the spokesman said.
“Planning your trip with ample time to avoid rush-hour traffic or unexpected road closures will help avoid any last-minute disruptions”, the spokesman added.
The PIA Call Center is open at 786 786 111 to assist passengers needing help or trying to change their bookings; it offers quick updates as Pakistan International Airlines keeps its flight operations running despite major interruptions.
It should be noted that Islamabad has been completely cut off, with cell services suspended because of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest at D-Chowk, causing significant travel problems. The already existing problem has been worsened by the suspension of metro services between Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
The travel difficulty has been worsened by the closing of Motorways M1 and M2, which link Islamabad with Peshawar and Lahore. Thousands of commuters and transportation providers have been left in flux and without a quick resolution on sight as these essential routes close.
