Sat Apr 26 06:22:15 UTC 2025: ## India’s Aviation Sector Faces Disruption After Pakistan Airspace Closure
**New Delhi, April 26, 2025** – Following Pakistan’s closure of its airspace to Indian airlines in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued an advisory to airlines to address the resulting flight disruptions. The closure has led to significantly longer flight times and rerouting for international flights, particularly those departing from northern India.
The DGCA advisory mandates that airlines proactively inform passengers of route changes and increased travel times, including potential technical stops. Airlines must clearly communicate these changes through various channels, including check-in, boarding gates, SMS, and email. In-flight catering must be adjusted to accommodate the extended flight durations, and adequate medical supplies must be available. Airlines are also instructed to prepare their customer service teams for handling delays and missed connections.
The airspace closure is impacting a significant number of international routes, with airlines like IndiGo already announcing schedule adjustments and cancellations to destinations such as Almaty and Tashkent. The DGCA’s advisory aims to ensure passenger safety and minimize inconvenience during this period of heightened geopolitical tension. The situation continues to evolve following the April 24th Pahalgam attack, which resulted in at least 26 fatalities and triggered a diplomatic response from India, including the revocation of visas issued to Pakistani nationals.
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