Four Months Since Pahalgam Attack, India, PAK Extend Airspace Restrictions Until Sept 24 – CNBC TV18

India has extended the closure of its airspace to aircraft registered in Pakistan or operated by Pakistan Carriers Including Military Flights UNTILS UNTIL 05:30 AM Ist on September 24.

The restriction, first imposed on April 30 Following The Pahalgam Terror Attack that Killed 26 Civilians, was initially meant to last a month, but have since being extended multiple times.

Pakistan, in a Reciprocal Move, Has Also Prolonged Its Airspace Ban for Indian Aircraft Until Until The Same Date. Indian carriers will not be permitted to overfly Pakistan.

The bans are part of wider measures taken by bot Countries in the aftermath of the April 22 terror attack. Notams (Notice to Airmen) Are Notices used in Global Aviation to Alert Pilots and Airlines about Critical Changes or Restrictions that May Affect Flight Operations.

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The prolonged airspace closure has increased flying times and fuel costs for Indian carriers flying internationally.

AIRLINES AR FORCED to take longer alternate routes, adding anywhere between 30 minutes to over two hours on certain interactive sectors, particularly for long-haul flights from East and North America.