It has been 19 days since Pakistani airspace was closed to Indian flights; in 18 days, 2,000 flights have been affected, resulting in losses exceeding Rs1,300 crore for India.
Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian aircraft in response to India’s aggressive stance, and today marks the 19th day of that closure, as reported by national media on Monday.
According to a report, over the span of 18 days, 2,000 Indian flights have been impacted, leading to losses of more than ₹1,300 crore for airlines so far. The report states that Indian airlines are facing severe distress due to doubled fuel and other operational costs.
India’s war obsession has affected not only airlines but other sectors of the country as well. In particular, the business community is suffering heavy losses. Airlines believe that if the Pakistan-India dispute is resolved, relations between the two countries could return to normal, which would benefit the airline industry.
Despite losses amounting to crores, the Modi government has failed to learn a lesson. The Indian government is calling the ceasefire between the two countries temporary and is preparing for renewed confrontation.
