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Pakistan Airspace Ban Costs Indian Airlines ₹307 Crore Monthly

Indian carriers face extended routes, increased fuel costs, and logistical challenges as Pakistan enforces airspace closure following the Pahalgam attack.

Indian airlines are facing additional costs due to having to take alternative routes as Pakistan's airspace is closed to them.
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Overview

  • Pakistan's airspace remains closed to Indian airlines after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, escalating tensions between the two nations.
  • Indian carriers are incurring additional operational costs of ₹77 crore weekly and ₹307 crore monthly due to longer flight routes and increased fuel consumption.
  • Rerouted flights to North America and Europe take up to 1.5 hours longer, while Middle East flights are extended by about 45 minutes, significantly raising expenses.
  • IndiGo has canceled flights to Almaty and Tashkent through May 7, citing operational limitations, while other airlines adjust schedules without major cancellations yet.
  • Over 6,000 one-way international flights and 800 weekly services from North Indian cities are affected, creating challenges related to payload, crew duty times, and aircraft availability.