India, Pakistan extend airspace closure for each other’s aircraft, airlines till July 24
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New Delhi: India and Pakistan on Monday extended the closure of their airspaces till July 24, The Indian Express reported.
Aviation authorities of both countries issued a notice informing Airmen about the extension of the ban.
In the midst of tension escalating from Pahalgam massacre, India and Pakistan revoked overflight rights for each other.
Pakistan banned Indian flights from entering its airspace on April 24 leading to India closing its airspace to Pakistani fights on April 30.
On May 23, both countries extended the airspace closures till June 24.
The closure of the Pakistani airspace have affected about 800 flights operated by Indian airlines per week from having to fly longer duration, according to The Indian Express.
Alongside increased fuel cost, the closure has caused difficulties to crew and fight scheduling.
The terror attack at Pahalgam on April 22 left 26 persons dead after terrorists targeted tourists.
India launched military strikes, Operation Sindoor, on terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
After India’s precision attacks on key places, Pakistan reportedly reached out to India on May 10 for ceasefire.