BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Sunday stated that India's recent decision to close its airspace to Pakistan-based airlines following the Pahalgam terror attack was a strategic retaliatory measure in response to Pakistan's actions.
A SriLankan Airlines flight arriving from Chennai was subjected to a comprehensive security check at Colombo on Friday, following a security alert regarding a wanted suspect issued by Indian authorities.
Pakistan's decision to block India's airlines from using their airspace will have a limited impact on its southern and western flight operations but significantly affect northern routes, particularly from Delhi, according to Air Marshal (Retd) Sanjeev Kapoor.
The move comes amid escalating tensions between the two countries after the brutal terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam in which Pakistan-sponsored terrorists killed 26 people on April 22.
After the closure of Pakistan airspace for Indian carriers, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Saturday issued a set of advisory guidelines to airlines to ensure effective passenger handling.
IndiGo Airlines on Friday issued a travel advisory for commuters and offered them rescheduling and refunds after Pakistan closed its airspace for Indian flights.
The Indian aviation industry continues to face serious disruptions due to the ongoing supply-chain issues and engine-related problems, according to a recent report by credit rating agency ICRA.
Following the deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, Pakistan announced airspace restrictions for all Indian airlines. Several airlines, including SpiceJet, Air India, and IndiGo, have issued travel advisories for their passengers.
Retired Brigadier Inderjit Singh Chugh on Thursday said that Pakistan's retaliatory steps following India's actions were expected, but signify an escalation in bilateral tensions.
Pakistan has started to feel the heat after India announced a slew of measures against Pakistan over the horrific Pahalgam terror attack, which resulted in the deaths of 25 Indians and 1 Nepali citizen.
Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav has strongly criticised the increase in airfares from Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, which resulted in the deaths of 26 people.