In recent development, India extended the closure of the flights operated by Pakistani airlines until July 24, on Monday. The Indian airspace has been closed since April 30 for all the aircraft owned, operated, or leased by Pakistani airlines, including military flights. The step against Pakistan was taken by the government after the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 people on April 22.According to a report by the news agency PTI, the ban was primarily supposed to end on May 24, but later it was extended till June 24. Similarly, a fresh NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) was issued on Monday, extending the closure to one more month until 24, 2025.The NOTAM confirmed that Indian airspace will be unavailable for Pakistan-registered aircraft and aircraft operated, owned, or leased by Pakistani airlines and operators, along with their military flights. In the meantime, Pakistan has also decided to extend the closure of its airspace for Indian aircraft by another month, until July 24.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/air-india-suspends-flights-to-west-asia-europe-us-east-coast-till-further-notice-amid-iran-israel-war-1750739170127">Air India suspends flights to West Asia, Europe, US East Coast till further notice amid Iran-Israel war</a>On April 23, a day after the Pahalgam attack, a diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan deteriorated resulting in announcement of several punitive measures against Pakistan, including suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, closure of the only operational land border crossing at Attari, and downgrading of diplomatic ties due to cross-border links to the massacre.A day after the Pahalgam attack, India announced several retaliatory measures against Pakistan that include, Indus Waters Treaty, closure of the only operational land border crossing at Attari, and dampening of the diplomatic ties due to the cross-border tensions.<h3>Complexities in aircraft travelling longer durations</h3>As per the Indian Express, both nations will keep their respective airspace, including military flights, till 5:29 am Indian time on July 24. Following the closures, around 800 flights a week of Indian airlines are being affecṭed for the aircraft travelling longer durations due to an increase in fuel burn. It has also come up with a few other complexities related to crew and flight scheduling, as well as an increase in operational costs for the carriers.Flight tracking data indicates that several of Air India’s ultra-long-haul flights to and from North America have been making scheduled technical stops, such as for refuelling or crew changes, at European airports like Vienna and Copenhagen, disrupting what are typically non-stop services. This situation is similar to 2019, when Pakistan shut its airspace after the Indian Air Force’s Balakot strikes, forcing Air India to regularly incorporate mid-journey halts for its North American routes.During that four-month closure of Pakistani airspace in 2019, Indian carriers reportedly incurred losses of nearly Rs 700 crore, largely due to increased fuel consumption and operational challenges arising from longer alternative routes. Air India bore the brunt of the impact, as it operated a larger number of west-bound international flights than other Indian airlines.Now under the Tata Group, Air India is believed to have conveyed to the government that a prolonged Pakistani airspace closure could cost the airline around $600 million annually. Meanwhile, in recent years, other Indian airlines—especially IndiGo—have expanded their international services using narrow-body aircraft to reach various short- and medium-haul destinations. &nbsp;

In a fresh NOTAM (Notice to Airmen), which was issued on Monday, it was announced that closures of airspace were extended to one more month until July 24, 2025. Meanwhile, Pakistan has also decided to extend the closure of its airspace for Indian aircraft.

In recent development, India extended the closure of the flights operated by Pakistani airlines until July 24, on Monday. The Indian airspace has been closed since April 30 for all the aircraft owned, operated, or leased by Pakistani airlines, including military flights. The step against Pakistan was taken by the government after the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 people on April 22. According to a report by the news agency PTI, the ban was primarily supposed to end on May 24, but later it was extended till June 24. Similarly, a fresh NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) was issued on Monday, extending the closure to one more month until 24, 2025. The NOTAM confirmed that Indian airspace will be unavailable for Pakistan-registered aircraft and aircraft operated, owned, or leased by Pakistani airlines and operators, along with their military flights. In the meantime, Pakistan has also decided to extend the closure of its airspace for Indian aircraft by another month, until July 24. Also read: Air India suspends flights to West Asia, Europe, US East Coast till further notice amid Iran-Israel war On April 23, a day after the Pahalgam attack, a diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan deteriorated resulting in announcement of several punitive measures against Pakistan, including suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, closure of the only operational land border crossing at Attari, and downgrading of diplomatic ties due to cross-border links to the massacre. A day after the Pahalgam attack, India announced several retaliatory measures against Pakistan that include, Indus Waters Treaty, closure of the only operational land border crossing at Attari, and dampening of the diplomatic ties due to the cross-border tensions. Complexities in aircraft travelling longer durations As per the Indian Express, both nations will keep their respective airspace, including military flights, till 5:29 am Indian time on July 24. Following the closures, around 800 flights a week of Indian airlines are being affecṭed for the aircraft travelling longer durations due to an increase in fuel burn. It has also come up with a few other complexities related to crew and flight scheduling, as well as an increase in operational costs for the carriers. Flight tracking data indicates that several of Air India’s ultra-long-haul flights to and from North America have been making scheduled technical stops, such as for refuelling or crew changes, at European airports like Vienna and Copenhagen, disrupting what are typically non-stop services. This situation is similar to 2019, when Pakistan shut its airspace after the Indian Air Force’s Balakot strikes, forcing Air India to regularly incorporate mid-journey halts for its North American routes. During that four-month closure of Pakistani airspace in 2019, Indian carriers reportedly incurred losses of nearly Rs 700 crore, largely due to increased fuel consumption and operational challenges arising from longer alternative routes. Air India bore the brunt of the impact, as it operated a larger number of west-bound international flights than other Indian airlines. Now under the Tata Group, Air India is believed to have conveyed to the government that a prolonged Pakistani airspace closure could cost the airline around $600 million annually. Meanwhile, in recent years, other Indian airlines—especially IndiGo—have expanded their international services using narrow-body aircraft to reach various short- and medium-haul destinations.

In a fresh NOTAM (Notice to Airmen), which was issued on Monday, it was announced that closures of airspace were extended to one more month until July 24, 2025. Meanwhile, Pakistan has also decided to extend the closure of its airspace for Indian aircraft.

India, Pakistan extends airspace ban till this date: Here's why it was done thrice

Pakistan has rejected the Indian government's request for President Ram Nath Kovind's plane to use its&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghan-loses-8-million-after-pakistan-closes-its-airspace-to-indian-flights-206919">airspace</a> during his upcoming visit to Europe on the back of ongoing India-Pakistan tensions. The President will be in Europe from 9th to 17th and will visit Iceland, Switzerland and Slovenia.&nbsp;

"Indian government had asked Pakistan use its <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-partially-closes-its-airspace-with-india-on-eastern-front-241404">airspace </a>for its president's movement. Given the current situation we have decided not&nbsp;to give the permission to India for this airspace usage”, says Pakistan foreign minister SM Qureshi said.

Also read--&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-karachi-airspace-shut-three-routes-till-august-31-246139">Pakistan: Karachi airspace shuts three routes till August 31</a>

Pakistan&nbsp;government&nbsp;sources said&nbsp;Prime Minister Imran Khan had himself endorsed this decision to decline usage of Pakistani airspace for the Indian president’s movement.

Interestingly, Qureshi announced&nbsp;it even before notifying the Indian government. Before every VVIP visit outside India, New Delhi requests the neighbouring country over which the plane passes for use of airspace.&nbsp;

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Last month India had requested Islamabad to grant the use of airspace for Prime minister Narendra Modi's visit to France which the country allowed despite&nbsp;the ongoing India-Pakistan tensions.

It&nbsp;led to considerable political fallout in the country since on one hand, the Imran Khan government&nbsp;was castigating India on its August, 5 internal decision to remove the&nbsp;special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir and on the other hand allowing the use of airspace by Indian VVIPs.

The Pakistan government&nbsp;after a cabinet meeting had then announced that it is considering closing its airspace for India but the airspace remained&nbsp;open and no decision was taken.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-reopens-airspace-month-after-balakot-strikes-205877">Pakistan had closed its airspace on February 27 </a>after India's counter-terror operation in Balakot on February 26 on the back of the&nbsp;Pulwama attack on February 14 that killed more than 40 Indian security personnel.

The closure lasted for more than four months and&nbsp;caused considerable problems globally especially to Afghans who could easily travel to India.

The closure of&nbsp;Pakistan&nbsp;airspace&nbsp;had affected around 600 flights that operate everyday across the India-Pakistan&nbsp;airspace&nbsp;boundary with the flights re-routed to the Arabian sea&nbsp;airspace.

Pakistan has rejected the Indian government's request for President Ram Nath Kovind's plane to use its airspace during his upcoming visit to Europe on the back of ongoing India-Pakistan tensions.

Pakistan has rejected the Indian government's request for President Ram Nath Kovind's plane to use its airspace during his upcoming visit to Europe on the back of ongoing India-Pakistan tensions. The President will be in Europe from 9th to 17th and will visit Iceland, Switzerland and Slovenia. "Indian government had asked Pakistan use its airspace for its president's movement. Given the current situation we have decided not to give the permission to India for this airspace usage”, says Pakistan foreign minister SM Qureshi said. Also read-- Pakistan: Karachi airspace shuts three routes till August 31 Pakistan government sources said Prime Minister Imran Khan had himself endorsed this decision to decline usage of Pakistani airspace for the Indian president’s movement. Interestingly, Qureshi announced it even before notifying the Indian government. Before every VVIP visit outside India, New Delhi requests the neighbouring country over which the plane passes for use of airspace. Watch Video: Last month India had requested Islamabad to grant the use of airspace for Prime minister Narendra Modi's visit to France which the country allowed despite the ongoing India-Pakistan tensions. It led to considerable political fallout in the country since on one hand, the Imran Khan government was castigating India on its August, 5 internal decision to remove the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir and on the other hand allowing the use of airspace by Indian VVIPs. The Pakistan government after a cabinet meeting had then announced that it is considering closing its airspace for India but the airspace remained open and no decision was taken. Pakistan had closed its airspace on February 27 after India's counter-terror operation in Balakot on February 26 on the back of the Pulwama attack on February 14 that killed more than 40 Indian security personnel. The closure lasted for more than four months and caused considerable problems globally especially to Afghans who could easily travel to India. The closure of Pakistan airspace had affected around 600 flights that operate everyday across the India-Pakistan airspace boundary with the flights re-routed to the Arabian sea airspace.

Won't let Indian President use our airspace: Pakistan

Pakistan said on Sunday that there was no official communication with India about the opening of the airspace and Islamabad will wait for New Delhi's decision to lift the air restriction on its flights before taking a final call on lifting its airspace ban.

Pakistan has already indicated that it may lift the airspace ban along its eastern border with India, imposed on February 27 after the Balakot airstrike, to reciprocate India's decision to remove all restrictions on all air routes in the Indian airspace.

"We have already opened this point, Telem (near Ahmedabad), about two months ago, for India. It was India that has to open it now, enabling the flights to use this airspace," the Pakistani government official told PTI.

He said since there is no official communication between the two countries in this respect taken place yet "we will see what Notam (notice to airmen) it (India) issues today."

When asked about the opening of other around 10 routes (points), the official said: "Once the Indian government lifts the air restriction on Pakistani flights on these routes, Pakistan will certainly follow suit."

It is expected that these points will gradually be opened this month.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) Friday said that temporary restrictions on all air routes in the Indian airspace, imposed by it on February 27, have been removed.

The IAF said it had removed restrictions that were imposed on all routes a day after its 12 Mirage 2000s crossed over to Pakistan and conducted air strikes in Balakot. Pakistan fully closed its airspace on February 27.

On March 27, Pakistan opened its airspace for all flights except for New Delhi, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. On May 30, Pakistan extended its airspace ban for flights to India till June 15.

As a result of the ban, foreign carriers using Indian airspace have been forced to take costly detours because they cannot fly over Pakistan. The closure mainly affects flights from Europe to Southeast Asia. The flights from Europe and the US flying in and out of New Delhi have been the worst hit.

Since Pakistan's airspace closure, the airfare on many routes have gone up significantly, including Delhi-Kabul, Delhi-Moscow, Delhi-Tehran and Delhi-Astana.

Two Indian airline companies, Air India and SpiceJet, have already stopped their Delhi-Kabul flights due to Pakistan airspace closure.

Pakistan had given a special permission to India for then External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to fly directly through Pakistani airspace to attend the SCO meet in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on May 21. However, the airspace for other commercial airliners remains closed.

Pakistan said on Sunday that there was no official communication with India about the opening of the airspace and Islamabad will wait for New Delhi's decision to lift the air restriction on its flights before taking a final call on lifting its airspace ban.

Pakistan said on Sunday that there was no official communication with India about the opening of the airspace and Islamabad will wait for New Delhi's decision to lift the air restriction on its flights before taking a final call on lifting its airspace ban. Pakistan has already indicated that it may lift the airspace ban along its eastern border with India, imposed on February 27 after the Balakot airstrike, to reciprocate India's decision to remove all restrictions on all air routes in the Indian airspace. "We have already opened this point, Telem (near Ahmedabad), about two months ago, for India. It was India that has to open it now, enabling the flights to use this airspace," the Pakistani government official told PTI. He said since there is no official communication between the two countries in this respect taken place yet "we will see what Notam (notice to airmen) it (India) issues today." When asked about the opening of other around 10 routes (points), the official said: "Once the Indian government lifts the air restriction on Pakistani flights on these routes, Pakistan will certainly follow suit." It is expected that these points will gradually be opened this month. The Indian Air Force (IAF) Friday said that temporary restrictions on all air routes in the Indian airspace, imposed by it on February 27, have been removed. The IAF said it had removed restrictions that were imposed on all routes a day after its 12 Mirage 2000s crossed over to Pakistan and conducted air strikes in Balakot. Pakistan fully closed its airspace on February 27. On March 27, Pakistan opened its airspace for all flights except for New Delhi, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. On May 30, Pakistan extended its airspace ban for flights to India till June 15. As a result of the ban, foreign carriers using Indian airspace have been forced to take costly detours because they cannot fly over Pakistan. The closure mainly affects flights from Europe to Southeast Asia. The flights from Europe and the US flying in and out of New Delhi have been the worst hit. Since Pakistan's airspace closure, the airfare on many routes have gone up significantly, including Delhi-Kabul, Delhi-Moscow, Delhi-Tehran and Delhi-Astana. Two Indian airline companies, Air India and SpiceJet, have already stopped their Delhi-Kabul flights due to Pakistan airspace closure. Pakistan had given a special permission to India for then External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to fly directly through Pakistani airspace to attend the SCO meet in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on May 21. However, the airspace for other commercial airliners remains closed.

Pakistan to wait for India's decision to lift airspace ban before taking final call: Official

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