By: Shahzada Ahsan Ashraf
Increased Fuel Costs:
Indian carriers had to take longer routes, resulting in higher fuel costs and increased flight times. This led to additional expenses and reduced profitability.
- Route Disruptions: Flights between India and Central Asia, Europe or the US had to be rerouted, causing delays and cancellations.
- Revenue Loss: Indian airlines lost revenue due to reduced flight operations and increased costs.
- Impact on Specific Routes: Flights between India and countries like the UAE, which previously flew over Pakistani airspace, had to take detours, adding to the costs.
Some specific examples of the impact include;
Air India: Had cancel or divert flights, resulting in significant losses.
SpiceJet: Also faced disruptions and increased costs due to the airspace closure.
(The writer is a Former Chairman and Managing Director PIA, Former Federal Minister of industries and production)
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