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Lufthansa, Air France, others avoid Pakistan airspace amid India tensions
The alterations will cut Pakistan's earnings from overflight fees
May 05, 2025
May 05, 2025
The alterations will cut Pakistan's earnings from overflight fees
Financial losses for only the top 13 routes approaching PKR 40 million rupees daily in just first three days of restrictions
The worst impacted airport will be New Delhi, with around 1,200 Air India and Air India Express flights to Europe, the Middle East, and North America in April relying on Pakistani airspace
Aviation experts warn the impact could rival or exceed the 2019 airspace closure, which cost Indian carriers an estimated $80 million