Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport experienced significant congestion, leading to delays in the departure of several international flights.
More than 10 flights were scheduled to depart at the same time, overwhelming the airport’s infrastructure and causing long delays for passengers, Express News reported.
According to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the unusually high passenger traffic created chaos at the airport.
As several international flights, including those to Saudi Arabia, Bangkok and other destinations, were delayed by several hours, travelers were left stranded and faced long queues at the immigration counter.
One of the most notable delays was that of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight to Medina, which was delayed by three hours. Other flights were also disrupted, including those headed to several destinations in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
Congestion worsened early in the morning, with passengers complaining about a lack of information and long wait times. Immigration staff struggled to manage the increasing number of passengers and long queues were reported at several checkpoints.
The CAA has yet to provide an official statement on the cause of the simultaneous departures, although sources suggest that scheduling multiple flights at the same time may have caused the situation.
As the airport works to manage increased traffic, passengers are urged to arrive well in advance of their scheduled departure time to avoid further disruption.
