Overview

• Air France and Lufthansa have suspended overflights of Pakistan, citing security concerns after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people.
• Flight tracking data shows British Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, and Emirates rerouting flights to bypass Pakistani airspace, extending travel times.
• India and Pakistan have imposed reciprocal airspace restrictions, with Pakistan barring Indian carriers and India closing its airspace to Pakistani airlines.
• Rerouted flights are increasing operational costs for airlines and cutting Pakistan’s income from overflight fees, further straining its fragile economy.
• Indian carriers such as Air India and IndiGo have adjusted schedules and canceled flights to destinations like Almaty and Tashkent due to extended routes.