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Pakistan Airspace Closure Disrupts 800 Weekly Indian Flights

4/29/2025

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Pakistan's airspace closure to Indian airlines has thrown a wrench into travel plans, impacting over 800 weekly flights. Indian carriers like Air India and IndiGo are now facing longer routes and soaring costs. As tensions escalate after a recent terrorist attack in Kashmir, the Indian government is urgently exploring safer alternatives for its passengers.

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Pakistan's airspace closure to Indian airlines has thrown a wrench into travel plans, impacting over 800 weekly flights. Indian carriers like Air India and IndiGo are now facing longer routes and soaring costs. As tensions escalate after a recent terrorist attack in Kashmir, the Indian government is urgently exploring safer alternatives for its passengers.