Islamabad:
Pakistan has extended its prohibition of the airspace of Indian flights until June 24, the Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) confirmed on Friday.
The prohibition, initially imposed on April 24, will remain in force until 4:59 am on June 24 and applies to all aircraft registered in India, as well as those operated, owned or rented by Indian airlines and operators, including military flights.
The statement also clarified that no flight operated by Indian Airlines or aviation operators may enter or transit through Paquistanà airspace during this period.
Indian carriers have been forced to redirect international flights, resulting in longer travel times and higher operational costs. Some flights have been delayed, reprogrammed or canceled, with passengers who face interruptions and higher rates.
The PAA assured that the situation is being monitored closely and the restrictions will remain in place to an additional warning, amid the growing diplomatic and military tensions between the two countries.
