KARACHI: Pakistan on Thursday extended its airspace ban on Indian aircraft until Nov. 25, according to an official notification
“Pakistan airspace not available for Indian registered aircraft and aircraft operated/owned or leased by Indian airlines/operators,” read an official Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA).
This is the sixth time Pakistan has extended the ban, which has forced Indian airlines to reroute flights, increasing fuel consumption, travel times and operating costs.
Air India, which operates numerous flights to Europe and North America, estimated in May the airspace ban could lead to about $600 million in additional expenses over the course of a year and requested compensation from the Indian government.
