India-Pakistan tensions after Pahalgam attack hit skies as global airlines avoid Pakistani airspace
Following the Pahalgam terror attack and escalating India-Pakistan tensions, major airlines like Lufthansa and Air France are rerouting flights to avoid Pakistani airspace. This comes after India closed its airspace to Pakistani carriers. Pakistan faces lost overflight revenue as airlines opt for alternative routes via Delhi, despite increased fuel costs and flight time.
Following the Pahalgam terror attack and escalating India-Pakistan tensions, major airlines like Lufthansa and Air France are rerouting flights to avoid Pakistani airspace. This comes after India closed its airspace to Pakistani carriers. Pakistan faces lost overflight revenue as airlines opt for alternative routes via Delhi, despite increased fuel costs and flight time.
