Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian-registered aircraft for another month, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) announced on Friday.
According to the notification, the restriction covers all civil and military aircraft owned, operated, or leased by Indian airlines and entities. The ban, effective from 1:00 p.m. on September 19, will remain in force until 4:59 a.m. on October 24, 2025 (local time). The order applies at all altitudes, from ground level to unlimited heights.
Pakistan has extended the suspension of its airspace for Indian airlines until October 24, the Civil Aviation Authority announced on Friday.
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Key Points
- Ban first imposed in April after regional tensions.
- This is the fifth consecutive extension.
- Includes both commercial and military Indian flights.
- Indian airlines face higher costs due to rerouting.
The restriction was originally introduced on April 24 amid heightened tensions between the two countries. Since then, successive extensions have kept Indian flights out of Pakistani airspace.
The move has forced Indian carriers to reroute long-haul flights to the Middle East, Europe, and North America, adding to fuel consumption, flight times, and overall operating costs. Air India earlier estimated the extended detours could result in losses worth hundreds of millions of dollars annually.
While the latest notification does not cite a reason, officials have maintained that the restrictions form part of Pakistan’s broader security and diplomatic response to India’s actions in the region.
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