The recent escalation between India and Pakistan has severely disrupted commercial flight operations in the region. Following India's attack on nine sites in Pakistan, airlines like United and Korean Air were prompted to reroute or cancel flights, leading to the shutdown of numerous airports in India. Pakistani authorities reported that 57 international flights were in their airspace during the attack, raising concerns about passenger safety. With both countries implicating each other's airlines in the conflict, a full airspace closure, similar to the one in effect from February to August 2019, may be imminent if tensions continue.
Airlines reported severe disruptions due to the heightened conflict between India and Pakistan, with many international flights rerouted or canceled and regional airports shut down.
India struck nine sites in Pakistan, leading to heightened tensions and fears of escalation, as Pakistani authorities disclosed that 57 international flights were in the air when the attack occurred.
Global airlines are increasingly avoiding Pakistan's airspace due to ongoing tensions, and if the conflict persists, a full airspace closure is a possibility.
The Indian civil aviation ministry did not respond to inquiries regarding the safety risks posed by the conflict, even as airlines faced operational challenges.
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