Pakistan has decided to continue its ban on Indian flights through its airspace until 4:59 am on August 24, as per a new NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) on Friday.
The ban first starts on April 24, soon after India made a controversial decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), a long-standing water-sharing deal between the two countries. In response, Pakistan shut its airspace to Indian flights as a tit-for-tat move.

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The official NOTAM states that "Pakistan airspace is not available for Indian-registered aircraft or any aircraft operated, owned, or leased by Indian airlines or operators, including military flights."
This restriction affects all Indian commercial and military flights, forcing airlines to take longer alternative routes to reach destinations in the Middle East, Europe, and beyond.
Because of the ongoing airspace ban, Indian airlines have to take longer, more complicated routes, especially on flights to Europe and the Middle East. Since they can’t fly over Pakistan, their flights have to take longer routes, which means more fuel, more time, and more money.
This has turned into a big problem for the airlines. Since April, these detours have reportedly cost them millions of dollars. Passengers are also affected, with longer flight times and delays, making travel more tiring and expensive for everyone involved.