Pakistan bars Indian aircraft from its airspace until November 24
Pakistan has extended its closure of its skies to Indian planes, military flights included, through November 24, 2026. Indian carriers must take longer routes as a result.
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What happened
Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian aircraft in its airspace until November 24, 2026. The restrictions also apply to military flights. Indian airlines are forced to use longer routes as a result.
Why it matters
The ban forces Indian airlines onto longer flight paths and also reaches military flights.
Timeline
- Oct 17, 5:02 PM ET: Pakistan extended its airspace ban on Indian aircraft until November 24, 2026.
- Oct 18, 4:15 AM ET: A 2022 Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority document showed the country's airspace is divided into the Karachi and Lahore flight information regions.
Coverage
- Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft till November 24 (The Hindu)
- Pakistan Extends Ban On Indian Aircraft In Its Airspace Till November 24 (NDTV)
- Pakistan extends ban on Indian aircraft until November 24 (ua.news)
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