Although the closure of the airspace on the Indian carrier in Pakistan after the terrorization strike Pahalgam created flutter in the aerospace industry, it is unlikely to affect most airlines operating from Kerala, where more than 95% of operations are directed towards the Gulf and the Far East.
However, flights to the United States and Europe will be expensive with longer durations and increased fuel consumption for airlines.
Previously, there was a direct flight from Kochi to London operated by Air India. However, the airline downloaded its service Kochi – London Gatwick in the ongoing summer schedule for operational reasons. It was a lonely aircraft from Kerala, which flew through Pakistani airspace.
The restrictions deposited by Pakistan will affect American and European passengers from Kerala, who will embark on a transit path from North Indian cities.
The aircraft heading to the Gulf countries from Kerala uses the Muscat Flight Information information area, while flights to the Persian Gulf of Bombai and Delhi will have to take a short alternative way to prevent the airspace of Pakistan.
As a transit node, Mumbai went to the Gulf countries due to competitive rates offered by airlines from Bombai used many passengers from the state, especially from Southern Keral. These passengers will have to face a certain percentage of cost escalation, with longer routes to be issued, which will lead to more fuel, which will lead to increased operating costs for airlines.
Now it is not clear how much it will be reflected in aviation, says Air India officer.
However, the closure of airspace is simply increased costs for passengers, as it will have more effect, including increased workload for air traffic managers and increased coordination, among other agencies in India and foreign air navigation services for safe aircraft operations.
Furthermore, Airlines will have to carry more fuel during the flight, which will reduce their useful load and push them to reduce their total weight of the aircraft.
Indian Airlines bleeding on 16 July 2019.
Air India suffered a loss of Crore 491 Crore, Indigo 25.1 Crore until 31 May 2019, Spicejet £ 30.73 Crore until June 20, 2019 and June 20, 2019 GO Air 2.1 crore until June 20.
Published – April 25, 2025 21:10
