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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Simon Calder

India-Pakistan conflict disrupts UK air passengers with delays and diversions

The heightened conflict between India and Pakistan over the disputed territory of Kashmir has many implications for international aviation.

Passengers on a Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur to London Heathrow due in just before 6am arrived almost four hours late after their aircraft diverted to Doha. It appears the Airbus A350 needed to refuel after being rerouted on a much longer course.

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