Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Pakistan Airport Body Lost Billions Due to Indian Airspace Ban
Pakistan lost money because it closed its airspace to Indian airlines.
This happened after a deadly attack in Kashmir and further worsened because of tensions between Pakistan and India.
Because of this, the Pakistan Airports Authority didn't earn as much money from planes flying over the country.
Pakistan's airspace is still closed to Indian airlines, and India's is closed to Pakistani airlines.
Pakistan's airport authority lost Rs 4.1 billion due to airspace closure.
The airspace closure followed the April 22nd terrorist attack in Kashmir.
The ban was extended due to India and Pakistan's strained relations.
The closure affected overflight revenue for the Pakistan Airports Authority.
Pakistan's airspace is closed to Indian airlines, and vice versa.
- Who
- Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA).
- What
- Pakistan's airport body suffered a loss due to airspace closure.
- When
- From April 24 to June 30.
- Where
- Pakistan
- Why
- Due to airspace closure for Indian airlines.
Pakistan
India
Airspace Access
Pakistan
Closure of airspace to Indian airlines.
India
N/A
- Loss Amount
- Rs 4.1 billion
- Time Period
- April 24 to June 30
- Reason for Closure
- Kashmir terrorist attack & strained relations
- Affected Parties
- Pakistan Airports Authority
- Affected Revenue
- Overflight
Sources
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