Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban on Indian Aircraft Until November 24

Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian aircraft flying through its airspace until November 24. The restriction applies to Indian-registered planes and forms part of the ongoing tit-for-tat airspace closures between the two countries. Pakistan's airspace is divided into two flight information regions, Karachi and Lahore, as outlined in a 2022 Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority document. The extension affects flight routes that Indian airlines would otherwise use to cross Pakistani territory. The ban is expected to lengthen travel times and increase costs for Indian carriers on affected routes.