The closure of the airspace in Pakistan, Indian airlines may cost 307 rupees per month: Report

The last closure of the Pakistani air field to Indian Airlines, in the wake of the Paalgam terrorist attack, can impose major financial burdens on Indian transport companies. This step, which Pakistan announced amid the escalating tensions, is expected to increase the operational costs by about 307 rupees per month due to the longest aviation periods and the high fuel consumption.

According to PTI analysis, airlines that operate international flights from northern Indian cities will face additional weekly expenses of about 77 rupees. These expenses stem from increasing fuel needs and extended flight times, which are direct consequences for the bonds of the airspace imposed by Pakistan.

Pakistan’s decision to close the airspace will affect Indian Airlines, which begins on Thursday evening, more than 800 international flights run by Indian transport companies every week. The airlines table analysis shows that these flights will witness longer periods, increase fuel consumption, and potential complications related to the scheduling of the crew and flight scheduling. These trips usually pass through the Pakistani airspace on their way to western India destinations. This effect is already clear as Indian Airlines flights from northern India to West Asia, Caucasus, Europe, UK and North America are re -directed to longer paths.

Cirium Airlines data indicates that Indian transport companies are to operate more than 6000 flights to different destinations to various international destinations in April. Weekly, nearly 800 trips from northern India are made to regions such as North America, Europe, the United Kingdom and the Middle East. Adjusting flights due to the closure of the airspace may add up to 1.5 hours of flight time to some roads. The extension translates this time into increasing costs – approximately 29 rupees of Cham on each trip to North America and 22.5 Rs.

The closure represents a particularly challenge to flights to the Middle East, which will need an additional 45 minutes, raising the expenses by about 5 rupees for the flight. With more than 1,200 trips in two directions to Europe and North America per month, the total additional operational cost is estimated at about 306 crores, which almost correspond to the total monthly burden. Consequently, this position presents the problems of beneficial availability and aircraft, as well as the restrictions of flying to fly for airlines.

Indian airlines are making efforts to adapt their flight schedules due to the restriction of the use of Pakistani airspace. Amid these developments, Indigo announced adjustments to its operations, which especially affects 50 international roads that now require longer sectors.

Indigo has already stopped its services to Almaty and Tashkent in Central Asia because the closure of the Pakistani airspace makes these destinations notable for their aircraft.

In a statement, I noticed, “with the same restrictions and limited re -guidance options, unfortunately, the Mati and complained outside the operational range of the current Nile fleet.” The subsequent cancellation includes flights to Matti from April 27 to May 7, at least to Tashqant from April 28 to May 7. Other airlines such as Air India, Air India Express, Spicejet and Akasa Air have not announced.