Pakistan airspace closure

10 Aug

Pakistan Loses Rs 4.1 Billion from Airspace Ban on Indian Airlines

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Islamabad, August 10, 2025 — Pakistan’s decision to keep its airspace closed to Indian airlines has cost the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) Rs 4.1 billion in lost overflying revenue over a period of just over two months, official figures reveal.The ban, imposed after the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, was extended following heightened tensions between the two neighbours. Relations worsened after India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, destroying terror infrastructure in Pakistan-controlled territory during a four-day conflict.The Ministry of Defence told the National Assembly on Friday that the…

24 Apr

Pakistan Closes Airspace to Indian Flights, Forcing Major Reroutes for Air India and IndiGo

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National Times Bureau, April 24, 2025: Amid rising tensions following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan has closed its airspace to Indian-owned and operated airlines, disrupting international operations of Air India and IndiGo. The restriction, effective until May 24, was issued after a meeting of Pakistan’s National Security Committee.Both Air India and IndiGo confirmed rerouting of several international flights to the US, UK, Europe, and the Middle East. These changes have led to extended travel times and higher fuel costs. Air India, in particular, stated that its flights to North America are being rerouted over Mumbai and Ahmedabad to avoid…