Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban for Indian Aircraft Till Sep 24
The restriction covers Indian-registered, leased and military flights, and Pakistan says it will remain in force until Sept. 24.
- The Pakistan Airports Authority extended the closure of Pakistani airspace to all Indian-registered aircraft and military operations until September 24, marking the 16th extension since April 23, 2025.
- Both nations closed their respective airspaces following the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025 that killed 26 people, with India maintaining a reciprocal ban on all Pakistani-registered aircraft.
- Pakistan has implemented similar measures during past conflicts, including the 1999 Kargil crisis and 2019 Pulwama incident, with the current ban covering both the Karachi and Lahore flight information regions.
- While India's aviation sector faces greater operational challenges, Pakistan's industry has experienced comparatively limited disruption from the ongoing restrictions that have forced longer travel times for passengers.
- Monthly extensions have continued since last year, following a May 2025 escalation where India launched strikes on several cities and Pakistan retaliated; a US-brokered ceasefire eventually ended the 87 hours of direct hostilities.
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Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian aircraft till Sep 24
Pakistan's airports authority has extended its airspace closure to Indian aircraft. This restriction will now remain in effect until September twenty-fourth. The decision follows a previous closure imposed after a terrorist attack last year. India maintains a reciprocal ban on Pakistani registered aircraft and airlines. This ongoing closure impacts airlines and passenger travel times.
Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban on Indian Aircraft Until September 24
Pakistan has extended its restrictions on Indian-registered aircraft and Indian airline-operated flights, continuing reciprocal airspace curbs imposed after the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack.
Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft until Sept 24
Ban covers Indian-registered aircraft and airlines.Restriction covers aircraft leased by Indian operators.Pakistan first imposed ban on Indian flights in 2025.The Pakistan Airports Authority has issued a new Notice to...
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