Citing recent tensions between India and Pakistan, Philippine Airlines is deferring the launch of its anticipated Manila-Delhi service.

According to a social media post by Philippine Airlines, the route launch – originally scheduled on April 16 – has been called off without a new date given.

“Philippine Airlines is temporarily suspending the launch of our Manila-New Delhi-Manila service until further notice. We are constrained to take this step as news of India-Pakistan border tensions has prompted many travellers to cancel bookings and defer their travel plans,” the statement said.

Philippine Airlines’ plan for the Manila-Delhi flights would see it start off as a thrice-weekly service, updating it to a four-times weekly service in May. After months of speculation, the route was first scheduled to start in March and later moved to April. This will be the third time the start of revamped Delhi service by Philippine Airlines has been changed.

Travelers who have purchased tickets on flights between the two cities with Philippine Airlines can change their destination or seek a refund.

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