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Pakistan Shuts Airspace to India, Disrupting Global Flights

4/25/2025

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Pakistan has shut its airspace to Indian airlines, disrupting flights to Europe, North America, and the Middle East in the wake of a tragic terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Airlines such as Air India and IndiGo now face longer routes and soaring fuel costs, reminiscent of the airspace closures seen in 2019.

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Pakistan has shut its airspace to Indian airlines, disrupting flights to Europe, North America, and the Middle East in the wake of a tragic terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Airlines such as Air India and IndiGo now face longer routes and soaring fuel costs, reminiscent of the airspace closures seen in 2019.