The tensions that started between india and pakistan in the wake of the pahalgam terror attack are gradually turning into restrictions. It is known that each side is taking different actions. While the indian government has taken several restrictions, including the cancellation of the Indus Waters Treaty.. and boycott decisions, pakistan has also taken some measures in return. The most important of these is the ban on indian aircraft from flying over Pakistani airspace. This decision is putting a heavy burden on indian airlines. If you travel from india to many Western countries via Pakistan's airspace, the travel time and distance will also increase. Due to the closure of airspace, indian airlines will face a huge burden. According to an estimate, it will incur an additional burden of Rs. 307 crore every month. Due to choosing alternative routes to Pakistan's airspace, international airlines are facing a burden.
Due to the closure of Pakistan's airspace, flights to North America will have to take an additional hour and a half to add to the 16-hour travel time. At the same time, the nine-hour travel to europe will take another hour and a half to add to the situation. Similarly, airlines operating flights to the Middle east will have to take an additional 45 minutes of travel time. The cost of this additional hour and a half is said to be around Rs. 29 lakh. It should not be forgotten that landing and parking fees are added to this cost. Similarly, it is said that the additional cost of 45 minutes of travel time is around Rs. 5 lakh. This burden has become a burden for the airlines and it should not be forgotten that the airlines will pass that burden on to the passengers. Overall, it is being said that the closure of Pakistan's airspace has brought new difficulties to the airlines.
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Sowmiya Sriram

01/05/2025 11:16 AM