Air India has faced a significant financial setback due to the ongoing closure of Pakistani airspace for Indian carriers, according to CEO Campbell Wilson. The restriction, which began after the Pahalgam terror attack in April, required the airline to reroute several international flights, driving up operational costs.

Wilson highlighted that these changes have led to an estimated loss of ₹4,000 crore for the carrier, compounding an already challenging year for Air India. "(Pak) airspace closure causing an impact of ₹4000 crore to Air India," Campbell said at an event. Advertisement

The operational impact of the Pakistani airspace closure has also been substantial, as the Tata-owned airline had to reroute flights to Europe and North America, leading to longer journey times and increased

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