Pakistan Airspace Ban Hits Indian Airlines: Rising Costs & Losses | Kamran Khan | On My Radar

Watch On My Radar with Kamran Khan, Mon to Fri at 8:03 PM on ARY News! Pakistan’s decision to close its airspace to Indian airlines in April 2025 changed the economics of India’s aviation industry, forcing carriers to take longer routes, burn more fuel and face higher operating costs. In this On My Radar Exclusive, we examine the reported financial impact of the Pakistan airspace closure on Indian airlines, from Air India’s projected ₹5,000 crore annual cost impact to IndiGo’s rising fuel bill and the decline in Indian carriers’ international market share. The episode also looks at the sharp increase in aviation fuel prices, IndiGo’s shift from profit to loss, and ICRA’s revised FY2026–27 outlook, which increased its estimated Indian airline industry losses from around ₹11,000–12,000 crore to ₹36,000–38,000 crore. We also examine the broader estimate of around ₹50,000 crore ($5 billion) in combined direct and indirect losses affecting India’s airline industry and government revenues. Key topics covered: • Pakistan’s April 2025 airspace closure • Impact on Air India and IndiGo • Longer flight routes and higher fuel consumption • Rising jet fuel prices • IndiGo’s fuel costs and financial performance • Declining international market share of Indian carriers • ICRA’s revised FY2026–27 airline loss forecast • Estimated ₹50,000 crore ($5 billion) broader economic impact Watch the full On My Radar Exclusive for the complete analysis. #nukta #nuktapakistan #kamrankhan #onmyradar #omr #pakindiawar #indianairlines #airspaceclosed Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Instagram:   / nukta.pakistan   TikTok:   / nuktapakistan   X: https://x.com/NuktaPakistan