06.04.2026 19:09
The impact of the escalating war in the Middle East on energy markets has begun to directly affect the aviation sector. Pakistan International Airlines has decided to both remove passenger discounts and impose restrictions on many flight routes due to the sharp increase in jet fuel prices. The developments around the Strait of Hormuz disrupting global energy supply have led the company to take radical steps in its operations.
Pakistan International Airlines has made significant changes to its operations following rising tensions in the Middle East and increasing energy prices. The rise in jet fuel prices, which began with the attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, has forced the airline to make new decisions to balance its costs.
ALL DISCOUNTS REMOVED, FLIGHTS RESTRICTED
According to a company spokesperson, all discounts applied to passengers, except for children and infants, have been removed, and serious restrictions have been imposed on flight schedules. In particular, flights to the United Arab Emirates have been limited to 16 flights per week.
FLIGHTS SUSPENDED
Additionally, flights to Gulf countries outside the UAE and Saudi Arabia have been suspended until the end of April, and it has been reported that flights to Beijing will be suspended from April 11 and to Kuala Lumpur from April 14.
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the ongoing crisis in the region has disrupted oil and LNG shipments, leading to sharp increases in energy markets, which has directly affected the aviation sector.