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Air India, IndiGo Reroute International Flights After Pakistan Closes Airspace For India

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In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Pakistan has closed its airspace to Indian airlines, prompting major carriers like Air India and IndiGo to reroute several international flights. The move comes in the wake of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which has further strained ties between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.

The decision was taken during an emergency meeting of Pakistan’s National Security Committee (NSC) chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday. The high-level panel approved immediate retaliatory steps based on recommendations from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, citing India’s “unilateral moves” following the Pahalgam incident.

As a result, Indian airlines flying westward to North America, Europe, and the Middle East are now being forced to take longer detours, leading to increased fuel costs and travel time.

Air India, which operates several long-haul flights over Pakistani airspace, confirmed the rerouting. “Due to the announced restriction of Pakistan airspace for all Indian airlines, it is expected that some Air India flights to or from North America, UK, Europe, and Middle East will take an alternative extended route,” a statement by the airline said.

IndiGo, too, acknowledged disruptions to its operations. “In view of the ongoing situation and Pakistan air space closure, a few international flight schedules may be impacted. We’re working to minimise the inconvenience,” the airline stated in a post on X.

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