The True Post (Web News) Tensions between India and Pakistan have entered their 22nd day today, following Pakistan’s closure of its airspace to Indian airlines following the Pahalgam incident.
Pakistan’s airspace restrictions have severely damaged the Indian aviation industry, causing Indian airlines to lose more than Rs 5 billion. The closure of Pakistani airspace is not only affecting Indian airlines but also cargo services, which has severely affected India’s commercial activities. Sources say that due to the closure of airspace, Indian flights are having to take longer alternative routes to the US, Europe and Canada. This change is taking each flight two and a half to three hours longer, which has increased fuel costs, crew duty time and passenger problems. Millions of Indian passengers traveling abroad are facing severe difficulties due to flight delays and complicated routes. The closure of cargo services has had a negative impact on Indian exports, which is also likely to affect several trade agreements. Authorities say that until the situation between Pakistan and India normalizes, the airspace will remain closed to Indian airlines. The closure of airspace by Pakistan in response to Indian aggression has broken the back of the Indian aviation sector and if the closure continues, the Indian aviation industry may face a serious crisis.
