
Air India, IndiGo Warn of Flight Disruptions as Pakistan Shuts Airspace to Indian Airlines
📍New Delhi | April 24, 2025:
Following Pakistan’s decision to close its airspace to Indian-owned and Indian-operated airlines, major carriers Air India and IndiGo have issued advisories about flight delays and rerouting, primarily impacting international sectors.
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The airspace closure follows India’s diplomatic retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 civilians lost their lives. India’s response included:
Pakistan termed India’s move on the Indus Waters Treaty as “water warfare” and threatened retaliation, escalating tensions between the nuclear neighbors.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aircraft rerouted to avoid Pakistani airspace during his return from Saudi Arabia—a move seen as both a security measure and a symbolic message.
India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri briefed top diplomats from the US, EU, Japan, Russia, China, and Qatar about Pakistan’s suspected role in the attack. Evidence reportedly points to Pakistan-based terror outfits, with the Resistance Front (an LeT proxy) claiming responsibility.
This incident marks the deadliest terror strike on civilians in India since the 2019 Pulwama attack. Security experts believe the attack bore the hallmark of ISI planning, and a manhunt is underway for the perpetrators.
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