Air India, IndiGo Flights To Take Extended Route As Pakistan Closes Airspace For Indian Airlines

Pakistan on Thursday said that it will bar Indian airlines from using its airspace amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan due to the Pahalgam terror attack.

By : ABP Live News | Updated at : 25 Apr 2025 08:05 AM (IST)

Air India has said that its international flights will take an alternative extended route due to the announced restriction of Pakistan airspace for all Indian airlines.
Source : PTI

Air India on Thursday said that its international flights will have to take an alternative extended route after Pakistan closed its airspace for all Indian airlines on Thursday. 

In a post on X, Air India said that due to the announced restriction of Pakistan airspace for all Indian airlines, it is expected that some Air India flights to or from North America, the UK, Europe, and the Middle East will take an alternative extended route.

"Air India regrets the inconvenience caused to our passengers due to this unforeseen airspace closure that is outside our control. We would like to reiterate that at Air India, the safety of our customers and crew remains top priority," the airline said.

Similarly, IndiGo also said some of its international flights have been hit due to the sudden airspace closure by Pakistan.

Pakistan on Thursday said that it will bar Indian airlines from using its airspace amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan due to the Pahalgam terror attack.

"In view of the ongoing situation and Pakistan air space closure, a few international flight schedules may be impacted. We’re working to minimise the inconvenience," it said in a post X.

"We understood the inconvenience this may cause and our teams are doing their best to help you reach your destination at the earliest," it added.

IndiGo also encouraged that flyers check the latest flight status and explore rebooking options or claim a refund through the airline's website in case their flight is impacted.

Terrorists on Tuesday opened fire at tourists in the Baisaran meadow in Kashmir's Pahalgam, killing 26 people, including two foreigners and two locals. 

Air India had also announced that it will operate two additional flights from Srinagar to Delhi and Mumbai on Friday (April 25). "Details of the two flights are as under: Srinagar to Delhi – 12:20 PM, Srinagar to Mumbai – 4:00 PM," Air India posted on X.

Published at : 25 Apr 2025 08:02 AM (IST)
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