Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Thursday strongly denied reports that one of its flights narrowly escaped a missile attack near Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), calling the claims “totally baseless and false”.
The clarification came after messages surfaced on social media alleging that a PIA flight was at risk while landing due to an Iranian missile strike near naval facilities adjacent to Fujairah airport.
In a statement shared on »
#PIA clarifies that the reports circulating regarding a missile attack near Fujairah involving a PIA flight are completely baseless and false.
No such statement has been released by the airline and its spokesperson.
We urge everyone to refrain from sharing unverified information. ✈️🚫 #PIA…
-PIA (@Official_PIA) March 19, 2026
The carrier also rejected claims that such a statement was issued by its spokesperson. “No such statement has been issued by the airline and its spokesperson. We urge all to refrain from sharing unverified information,” he added.
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, PIA on Wednesday announced operational changes to its Gulf routes, suspending flights to Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, for 48 hours.
According to a statement issued by the airline’s spokesperson, PIA will limit its services to the UAE to Al Ain, an inland oasis city located on the eastern border with Oman.
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Airline officials said the situation was under constant review and further adjustments would be likely if tensions persist. Passengers are advised to check flight schedules regularly and stay in touch with airlines.
The Gulf conflict continued to widely disrupt air travel in Pakistan on Wednesday, with at least 92 incoming and outgoing flights canceled at major airports, stranding passengers and forcing airlines to scale back operations.
The cancellations affected major international routes linking Pakistan to the Gulf and beyond, underscoring the immediate consequences of regional instability on global air networks.
