Pakistan has further extended the closure of its airspace for India.
The Pakistan Airports Authority has issued a new NOTAM regarding the airspace restrictions for Indian flights.
According to the issued NOTAM, Pakistan has extended the airspace closure for Indian aircraft until December 23, 2025.
The closure applies to Indian passenger and military flights. Pakistan had initially closed its airspace for India on April 23, 2025.
It is worth noting that the airspace closure has caused billions of rupees in losses for Indian airlines.
On the other hand, Indian airlines have requested the government to seek permission for using Chinese airspace after Pakistan’s closure of airspace begins to weigh heavily on India. The move comes at a time when Modi’s India is increasingly being pressured by international media for war crimes.
Concerns have increased over the closure of Pakistani airspace by Air India airline, Reuters said in a report, as the airline has requested the Indian government to use China’s sensitive airspace.
Earlier, international media reported that Pakistan’s air ban is causing huge financial losses to the Indian airline, with Air India’s flights becoming longer and more expensive after the ban.
The Indian government is considering Air India’s request. Air India, India’s only major international airline, is in financial crisis and is seeking help from China to cover its losses.
