HANOI, May 7 (Xinhua) -- National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has adjusted its flight routes and operational plans for services between Vietnam and Europe following the temporary closure of Pakistani airspace, Vietnam News Agency reported on Wednesday.
Affected routes include flights connecting Vietnam's capital Hanoi and southern hub Ho Chi Minh City with major European cities such as Frankfurt, Paris and London.
The airline stated that the rerouting is a precautionary measure, underscoring its commitment to the absolute safety of passengers, crew and aircraft operations.
Further adjustments may be made pending regional developments, the airline said.
Meanwhile, budget carrier Vietjet, which operates the highest number of flights between Vietnam and India, has not yet announced any schedule or route changes.
Earlier Wednesday, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Pakistan issued a notification, restricting airspace access for 48 hours, considering the security situation in the country.
Twenty-six people, including women and children, were killed and 46 others injured when India attacked civilian settlements in six areas of Pakistan on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, a spokesperson for the Pakistani army's media wing said. ■
