International, domestic flight operation to remain suspended until April 30

LAHORE (92 News) – The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has extended the suspension of the international and local flight operation until April 30. However, the ban will not be applicable to special and cargo flights. Meanwhile, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued SOPs for special and chartered flights. It will be mandatory to disinfect the airplane. Passengers will have to wear masks during the flight. No passenger will be allowed to change his seat. Passengers’ temperature will be checked after each 90 minute. Earlier on April 9, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) had extended the suspension of domestic and international flight operations across the country over coronavirus outbreak. “As per decision of the Government of Pakistan, the suspension of International and Domestic Flight Operations as effected earlier has been extended upto Tuesday April 21, 2020 2359 PST,” read a notification from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

Suspension of International & Domestic flight operations as effected earlier has been extended upto Tuesday April 21, 2020 at 2359 hours PST.Remaining provisions as applicable to the suspension of International & Domestic flights reflected in the previous orders remain unchanged.

— PCAAOfficial (@official_pcaa) April 9, 2020

In its last notification, the CAA had said that diplomatic, special/cargo flights and flights of national carrier to/from Pakistan holding special approval from the competent authority for transporting stranded Passengers" would be exceptions to the ban.