Following a deadly attack in Kashmir and heightened tensions with India, Pakistan has closed its airspace, forcing Air India and IndiGo to reroute international flights. This will lead to increased fuel costs, longer flight times (particularly for Air India flights from New Delhi to the Middle East, adding approximately one hour), and potential cargo reductions. IndiGo has already cancelled flights to Almaty and Tashkent until early May and anticipates adjustments to roughly 50 international routes. The airspace closure, currently in effect until May 23, primarily impacts flights departing from New Delhi, a major international hub. Airlines are scrambling to adjust pilot schedules and crew rosters. In 2019, a similar airspace closure cost Indian airlines over $64 million. IndiGo flight 6E1803 from New Delhi to Baku already took almost 40 minutes longer due to rerouting. The impact of the ban is further complicated by existing delivery delays from Boeing and Airbus, affecting Indian airlines’ expansion plans.