Civil Aviation Halted While Defence Forces Move Through Eastern Airspace
Authorities in Poland temporarily stopped passenger operations at Rzeszów–Jasionka and Lublin airports on Wednesday, reallocating airspace to support military activity near the Ukrainian border. The Polish Air Navigation Services Agency (PANSA) enacted short-term restrictions that delayed several commercial flights and redirected others. Officials said the pause was a precaution linked to increased military traffic amid ongoing strikes in Ukraine.
Airports Reopen After Short Disruption to Passenger Schedules
Both airports resumed service later in the day once defence aircraft completed their missions and air-traffic controllers confirmed the skies were safe for civilian use. Carriers reported limited disruption, noting that most schedules were expected to return to normal quickly. Government spokespeople stressed that Poland had not faced any direct attack but that surveillance and readiness levels would remain elevated.
Series of Airspace Alerts Underscores Regional Volatility
The brief closures add to a string of recent flight interruptions in Poland, including a temporary halt at Warsaw Chopin Airport during an earlier warning this year. Though major incidents have been avoided, the conflict in neighbouring Ukraine continues to prompt occasional restrictions on civil aviation. Analysts say further short-lived suspensions remain possible as long as cross-border military operations fluctuate.
