Germany, France has taken a step towards bankrupt Pakistan a few days after the Pahalgam terrorist attack, and moving will collapse its economy…
This step comes after a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, killing 26 people.
Air France and Lufthansa have stopped using Pakistan's airspace due to a growing tension between India and Pakistan, amid major actions in tensions between India and Pakistan. This step comes after a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, killing 26 people.
Air France announced that due to recent developments, it will not “until further notice” of Pakistan. German airline Lufthansa also confirmed that its aircraft now avoids Pakistani airspace. Both airlines said the decision was to ensure the safety of their passengers and crew.
Flight tracking websites show that many other international airlines are also away from Pakistani airspace. British Airways, Swiss International Air Force and Emirates are taking longer routes to reach their destinations. This means fuel costs and longer travel times for many round-trip flights.
Lufthansa added that it is paying close attention to the situation and will adjust its plans as needed. The decision by these major airlines to avoid Pakistan is expected to affect the country's revenue, a source of income for countries with cash shortages.
Air India is also making changes. Air India and Indigo have already started using longer routes for international flights. This comes after Pakistan drove its airspace to India after a terrorist attack.
Indigo said some of its flights will face smaller schedule changes. It also canceled flights to Almaty and Tashkent, as their planes are now out of range due to new flight paths. Air India said flights to and from North America, Europe, the UK and the Middle East will now take longer routes, resulting in higher fuel use and increased costs.
