Pakistan Airspace Closure

Air India (AI) is urging the Indian government to negotiate with China for access to restricted Xinjiang airspace over Hotan (HTN), Kashgar (KHG), and Urumqi (URC), as the Pakistan overflight ban continues to inflate costs and extend flight times.

The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) lost $14.4 million in overflight revenue after banning its airspace to Indian registered aircraft, the Ministry of Defence told the National Assembly.

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.