Air India could incur up to $600 million in additional expenses following Pakistan라이브 바카라 decision to close its airspace to Indian carriers, Reuters reported on Thursday, citing an internal company letter.
The letter outlines that the projected losses—if the airspace closure continues for a year—stem largely from higher fuel consumption and extended flight durations due to rerouted paths.
The longer flight times, the airline warned, will also impact passengers.
As a result, Air India expects a loss of over $591 million for each year the ban lasts.
The ban - ordered in response to diplomatic restrictions by India after the Pahalgam attack, which Delhi has said was supported by the Pak deep state - is expected to stay till May 23.
It does not, however, affect international airlines.
Air India has, therefore, asked the government for proportionate subsidies, Reuters said, quoting the letter to the Aviation Ministry. "Subsidy for affected international flights is a good, verifiable and fair option ... the subsidy can be removed when the situation improves..."
On Wednesday the PM met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, and reportedly greenlit military action against The Resistance Front, a proxy of a banned Pakistan-based terrorist group, the Lashkar-e-Taiba.
