Air France and Lufthansa were among the international carriers who suspended operations through Pakistani airspace in the middle of India-Pakistan tension after the terrorist attack of Pahalgam.
According to Reuters report, Reuters, which quoted flight tracking data, showed that international airlines avoided Pakistani air space, as the tension of Islamabad with Nový Deli continued to escalate after a deadly terrorist attack in the Kashmir valley.
In its statement, Air France said that “Due to the recent tensions between India and Pakistan, the airline decided to suspend an excess of Pakistan until the next announcement.”
Meanwhile, Lufthansa said in his statement Reuters that his plane “avoids Pakistani air space until the next announcement”.
The steps are taken, although it means that avoiding Pakistani airspace will lead to a longer flight on some routes to Asia, Lufthansa said, adding that it monitors development.
Flight tracking data was shown by some British Airways flights, Swiss international air lines and the Emirates that turned north to Delhi to prevent Pakistani airspace after traveling through the Arab Sea.
However, these airlines did not officially release a statement.
International carriers choose longer routes through Pakistani air space
Air France said it was changing its flight schedule and flight plans with destinations such as Delhi, Bangkok and Ho or Minh, which means a longer flight.
Lufthansa LH760 from Frankfurt to Nový Delhi had to fly almost an hour longer on Sunday, because it took a longer journey, the Flightradar24 data showed.
In addition to longer distances and higher fuel costs for airlines, the new flight routes are set to reduce the income from Pakistan from the break fees. According to Reuters, these fees may come across hundreds of dollars for years, depending on the weight of the aircraft and the distance coverage.
India Pakistani tension
The tension between India and Pakistan was escalated from the terrorist attack of Pahalgam 22 April, in which the new Dilli called “cross -border ties”.
From that day, India has taken several steps against Pakistan, including the suspension of Indus water. It also banned all forms of imports from the neighboring country, abolishing the visas of most Pakistani nationals, forbadeing its ships to enter Indian ports and others.
In addition, India also closed its airy space for Pakistan’s airlines. It should also be noted that Pakistan also closed his air space for Indian airlines.
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