Pakistan Airspace Closure

Air India reroutes Europe and US flights via Red Sea due to Middle East tensions, Pakistan airspace closure, and safety checks.

Air India (AI) has begun routing select North America-bound flights through Mongolian airspace, seeking to offset increased operational costs caused by the ongoing closure of Pakistan’s airspace (ISB).

Pakistan’s airspace closure to Indian airlines, including Air India (AI) and IndiGo (6E), is set to cost the industry ₹7,000 (~$1 Billion) crore annually.

IndiGo airlines confirmed on April 25 that about 50 international routes will face disruptions following Pakistan’s airspace closure.