Overview

• Indian airlines face ₹77 crore in additional weekly operational costs due to rerouted international flights from northern airports.
• Air India estimates a $600 million annual loss if Pakistan's airspace ban persists and has requested government subsidies to offset the impact.
• Over 800 weekly international flights from northern India are affected, with rerouting adding up to 1.5 hours of flight time on key routes.
• IndiGo has canceled flights to Almaty and Tashkent until May 7, citing range limitations caused by the rerouting requirements.
• Operational challenges include increased fuel burn, payload constraints, extended crew duty times, and logistical disruptions for Indian carriers.