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Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban On Indian Aircraft
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News18•18-10-2026, 14:56
Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban On Indian Aircraft
- •Pakistan has extended the ban on Indian aircraft entering its airspace until November 24, 2026.
- •The restriction affects Indian airlines as well as aircraft owned, operated, or leased by Indian entities, including military flights.
- •The ban forces Indian carriers to take longer alternative routes for flights to Europe, the UK, and North America.
- •Indian airlines incurred massive financial losses and increased fuel consumption during the first year of the airspace closure due to extended travel times.
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Pakistan has extended the airspace ban on Indian aircraft until November 24, 2026.
Both countries closed their airspaces following the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack that resulted in 26 deaths.
Indian airlines incurred a financial loss of ₹7,000 crore during the first year due to longer routes and increased fuel consumption.
