Pakistan shuts airspace for Indian airlines: Will tickets cost more? How will it affect flyers?

On Thursday, Pakistan announced the closure of its airspace to all Indian-owned planes, as well as those leased or operated by Indian carriers, in response to India’s measures after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack. As a result, all west-bound Indian flights departing from northern cities will now have to take longer routes over the Arabian Sea. Ticket prices are also expected to rise

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