HÀ NỘI — The ongoing conflict between Pakistan and India is affecting international air routes, with several Asian airlines rerouting or cancelling flights to Europe and South Asia.

Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Việt Nam, Uông Việt Dũng, on May 7 told Vietnam News Agency that coordination of flight routes now concerns aviation security. The Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security will issue guidance soon.

Vietnam Airlines said it is reviewing its flight schedule and may adjust routes, especially those to Europe, to avoid conflict zones.

Vietjet, which operates the most flights between Việt Nam and India, has yet to announce any changes. Bookings to Indian cities remain available on its website.

Vietjet currently connects Việt Nam to major Indian cities such as Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Cochin and Tiruchirappalli. Vietnam Airlines also flies to Bengaluru, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Dubai (UAE).

Regional airlines have begun taking action.

Thai Airways has rerouted its Europe and South Asia flights since early May 7. Korean Air changed its Seoul–Dubai route to avoid Pakistani airspace. Taiwan (China)’s EVA Air and China Airlines are also adjusting routes, with some flights diverted, delayed or cancelled. — BIZHUB/VNS