Pakistan Airspace Closure Disrupts Over 60 Indian Flights, Causing Millions in Losses

Pakistan Airspace Closure Disrupts Over 60 Indian Flights, Causing Millions in Losses

Tensions between Pakistan and India have had a major impact on Indian aviation, with the closure of Pakistan’s airspace causing chaos for over 60 flights in just 16 hours. The unexpected move, which forced costly reroutes and diversions, has resulted in millions of rupees in losses for Indian airlines. Four major carriers — Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air — have been particularly affected. Flights to and from Europe, the Middle East, …

Delhi Airport Worst Hit as Pakistan Airspace Ban Forces Indian Airlines to Detour, Incur Heavy Losses

The closure of Pakistan’s airspace to Indian airlines has severely disrupted operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, the worst-affected hub due to its high volume of westward international flights. As reported, over 800 weekly flights (including return legs) from North Indian airports- primarily Delhi- are affected, with 640+ weekly flights at Delhi alone. Flights to Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America are…

Pakistan’s Airspace Closure Hits Indian Flights Hard, Sparks Wider Fallout – Pashto News and Current Affairs Channel

Pakistan’s airspace closure for Indian-owned and Indian-operated aircraft has hit India much harder than the impact of India’s airspace ban on Pakistan. The move has caused major disruptions to Indian flight operations, adding fuel costs, transit expenses, and forcing many flights to make expensive mid-route stops. The decision for the airspace closure came during a National Security Committee (NSC) meeting. Pakistan took this step after India r…