Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft
- Restrictions apply to all Indian-owned and operated aircraft, including those leased from other countries, as well as military flights
Pakistan has extended its ban on the use of its airspace by Indian-registered aircraft, according to a notice issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) on Wednesday.
According to a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), the restriction will remain in effect from December 25, 2025 till January 23, 2026.
The restriction applies to all Indian-owned and operated aircraft, including those leased from other countries, as well as military flights.
Pakistan first imposed the ban in April following heightened tensions with India, and has since issued successive extensions.
The spark for the latest fighting between the old enemies was an April 22 attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) that killed 26 people, most of them tourists.
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The restrictions have so far cost millions of dollars as Indian airlines are compelled to use alternative routing, typically adding flight time and fuel costs to journeys between India and destinations in Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia.
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