India Extends Airspace Ban on Pakistan Airlines Till September 24
India and Pakistan airspace closures enter fifth month of restrictions India has extended its airspace ban on Pakistani airlines and aircraft until the early morning of September 24, according to a fresh notice to airmen (NOTAM) issued late Friday. This reciprocal closure, which began in April, has now entered its fifth month, significantly impacting Indian aviation while causing minimal disruption to Pakistan. The ban was first imposed after the April 24 Pahalgam terror attack, when Pakistan barred Indian aircraft from overflying its airspace. India responded on April 30 with a similar measure against Pakistani carriers. Since then, both countries have been renewing these closures through monthly NOTAMs. While the restrictions apply only to each other’s airlines and military flights, the airspace remains open for carriers from other nations. For Indian aviation, the impact has been considerable. Around 800 weekly flights from Indian carriers that once relied on Pakistani airspace ...