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Islamabad Airport Warns of Flight Disruptions May 8–10 During Pakistan Air Force Flypast

Airlines were told to carry extra holding fuel to manage likely queues in the air during a planned show of readiness over the capital.

Overview

  • The Pakistan Airports Authority issued a NOTAM that flags short periods over three days when flights at Islamabad International may be delayed or rescheduled.
  • The notice instructs inbound aircraft to load extra holding fuel so crews can wait safely in a stack if the runway is unavailable.
  • Passengers are urged to check with their airlines for updated timings to avoid long waits at the terminal and missed connections.
  • Authorities scheduled a 'Marka-e-Haq' flypast over Islamabad that will raise jet activity and could briefly limit civilian movements.
  • Coverage presents the flypast as a display of Pakistan Air Force readiness tied to last year's India–Pakistan tensions, while officials frame it as routine, scheduled drills.