IndiGo Halts Flights to Almaty and Tashkent Amid Geopolitical Tensions
IndiGo has suspended flights to Almaty and Tashkent until June 14, citing aircraft operational range constraints worsened by Pakistan's airspace closure. The disruption, initially set until May 7, affects routes previously serviced by narrow-body aircraft. The geopolitical tensions stem from rising conflicts between India and Pakistan.
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IndiGo, India's leading airline, announced a suspension of direct flights to Almaty and Tashkent until June 14, citing constraints on aircraft operational range. This decision comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan, which have resulted in the closure of Pakistani airspace.
The airline normally operates daily flights from Delhi to these destinations, utilizing narrow-body Airbus aircraft. Following the closure of Pakistani airspace on April 24, Indian airlines were required to take longer alternative routes, which posed challenges for operators using narrow-body planes for extended durations.
Initially, flights to Almaty and Tashkent were suspended until May 7, but further assessments led to an extension until June 14. The situation escalated after the Pahalgam terror attack, resulting in retaliatory measures from India and reciprocal airspace restrictions between the two countries.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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