air india and indigo said thursday that some flights may be impacted by the extended routes following Pakistan's announcement to block indian carriers from using its airspace. According to air india, flights to and from North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, and the Middle east would now travel longer, alternate routes.
Pakistan closed the wagah border crossing, banned indian Airlines' access to its airspace, and halted all trade with india on thursday in response to New Delhi's actions following the pahalgam terror assault, which escalated tensions between india and Pakistan. Terrorists opened fire on holidaymakers in pahalgam on Tuesday, killing 26 people—two foreigners and two locals.
Delays in air india flights
In a post on X, air india said that 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, the UK, Europe, and the Middle east will take an alternative extended route. "Air india regrets the inconvenience caused to our passengers due to this unforeseen airspace closure that is outside our control. We would like to reiterate that at air india, the safety of our customers and crew remains a top priority," the airline said. "To check if your flight is affected by this disruption, please call our Contact Centre on 011 69329333, 011 69329999 or visit our website https://airindia.com," it added further.
Indigo issues advisory
Indigo has also issued an advisory stating that a few international flights might be affected. The airline has issued a 'Plan B' link for the passengers to check their flight's status and rebook the flight. "Given the ongoing situation and pakistan air space closure, a few international flight schedules may be impacted. We’re working to minimize the inconvenience," Indigo's post on X reads.
Pakistan closed the wagah border crossing, banned indian Airlines' access to its airspace, and halted all trade with india on thursday in response to New Delhi's actions following the pahalgam terror assault, which escalated tensions between india and Pakistan. Terrorists opened fire on holidaymakers in pahalgam on Tuesday, killing 26 people—two foreigners and two locals.
Delays in air india flights
In a post on X, air india said that 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, the UK, Europe, and the Middle east will take an alternative extended route. "Air india regrets the inconvenience caused to our passengers due to this unforeseen airspace closure that is outside our control. We would like to reiterate that at air india, the safety of our customers and crew remains a top priority," the airline said. "To check if your flight is affected by this disruption, please call our Contact Centre on 011 69329333, 011 69329999 or visit our website https://airindia.com," it added further.
Indigo issues advisory
Indigo has also issued an advisory stating that a few international flights might be affected. The airline has issued a 'Plan B' link for the passengers to check their flight's status and rebook the flight. "Given the ongoing situation and pakistan air space closure, a few international flight schedules may be impacted. We’re working to minimize the inconvenience," Indigo's post on X reads.
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