Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft till April 24
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Pakistan extended a NOTAM closing both Karachi and Lahore Flight Information Regions to all aircraft registered in India — including those owned, operated, or leased by Indian airlines and military planes — through April 24.
Why it matters
Carriers cannot use Pakistan's air corridors for cross-border routings, forcing longer detours that increase flight time and fuel burn. That restriction raises operational complexity for flight planning, crew rotations, and aircraft dispatch reliability on routes linking South Asia and destinations beyond.
Implications
- • Airlines' flight planning and operations teams for Indian carriers must refile routes to avoid Pakistan's airspace and recalculate fuel loads and block times for longer detours.
- • Aircraft lessors and Indian aircraft operators must adjust aircraft deployment and scheduling to ensure India-registered planes are not routed through Pakistan until the NOTAM lapses.
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