
Exclusive-Air India sees Pakistan airspace ban costing it $600 million over 12 months, seeks aid
By Aditya Kalra and Abhijith Ganapavaram NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Air India expects to face around $600 million in additional costs if a ban from Pakistan’s airspace lasts for a year, and has asked the federal government to compensate it for the hit, a company letter seen by Reuters shows. Indian airlines are bracing for higher fuel costs and longer journey times after Pakistan shut its airspace to ...