Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air suspend Amritsar and Lahore flights as India-Pakistan tensions escalate

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Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air have temporarily suspended flights between Kuala Lumpur and Amritsar (India) and Lahore (Pakistan) due to military clashes between the two countries. Malaysia Airlines rerouted two long-haul flights (MH2 to London and MH22 to Paris) through Doha for refueling. Amritsar Airport is closed from May 7-9. The airlines cited safety concerns and are monitoring the situation. The India-Pakistan conflict has caused widespread flight disruptions, with casualties reported on both sides.