Indian airlines are facing extended flight durations as they reroute to avoid Pakistan's closed airspace amid escalating tensions between the two countries. Carriers like Air India and IndiGo are particularly affected, with Air India now stopping in Europe for fuel on flights to North America, adding as much as four hours to journey times. IndiGo has halted certain services to Central Asia due to its aircraft not being equipped for the increased distances. These operational changes highlight the impact of geopolitical issues on commercial aviation.
Flights by Indian carriers are spending hours of extra time circumventing closed Pakistan airspace amid rising tensions following India's response to an attack in Kashmir.
Air India is adding fuel stops in Europe for North American flights, which are now taking up to four hours longer due to rerouting.
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