Commercial air traffic in India and Pakistan heavily affected after recent escalation in the region

The escalation between Pakistan and India is also affecting air traffic in the region. First, international flights that transited between Indian and Pakistani airspace got affected (see Flightradar24 image below). Shortly thereafter, Pakistan stopped its domestic and intercontinental flights from the airports of Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Sialkot and Islamabad but, according to Pakistan International Airline (PIA), all commercial air traffic has been suspended now. Air traffic in India is also heavily affected.

• Jet Airways: “As per instructions from Delhi ATC regarding airport closure, flight operations to/from Amritsar, Srinagar, Jammu & Leh have been suspended until further notice. We request our guests check their flight status before proceeding to the airport.“
• SpiceJet: “Due to airspace restriction, flights to/from Dehradun (DED) & Jaisalmer (JSA) are affected. Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status via https://t.co/VkU7yLjrw0“
• IndiGo: “Due to airspace closure, flights to and from Srinagar, Jammu, Chandigarh, Amritsar and Dehradun have been temporarily suspended. To opt for cancellations or alternate options click on Plan B https://t.co/ofwzjniT1l“
• Due to Pakistan airspace suddenly closed, Thai Airways TG345 from Bangkok to Lahore is temporary suspended.

Commercial air traffic in Pakistan suspended

#6ETravelAdvisory : Due to airspace closure, flights to and from Srinagar, Jammu, Chandigarh, Amritsar and Dehradun have been temporarily suspended. To opt for cancellations or alternate options click on Plan B https://t.co/ofwzjniT1l

— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) February 27, 2019

#Update: Due to airspace restriction, flights to/from Dehradun (DED) & Jaisalmer (JSA) are affected. Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status via https://t.co/VkU7yLjrw0.
— SpiceJet (@flyspicejet) February 27, 2019

#9WUpdate As per instructions from Delhi ATC regarding airport closure, flight operations to/from Amritsar, Srinagar, Jammu & Leh have been suspended until further notice. We request our guests check their flight status before proceeding to the airport https://t.co/q3TCmCPN0Q

— Jet Airways (@jetairways) February 27, 2019

Attention! As a precautionary measure, PIA flights may be affected due to closure of Pakistan Commercial Air Space. For details please call our universal helpline +92 021 111 786 786. #PIA #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/WKIEi5E0Fj
— PIA (@Official_PIA) February 27, 2019

International flights that transit between Indian and Pakistani airspace now being affected. Some flights returning to origin, while others appear to be seeking alternate routing. https://t.co/sXbkX0qrGI pic.twitter.com/tojnJCii4w

— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) February 27, 2019

Diverted to @BUC_Airports / Two Boeing 777-300ERs @airfrance are scheduled to land in Bucharest (OTP) this afternoon to refuel due to longer routing because of restrictions over Pakistani airspace. Thanks, Dan, for the heads-up! @flightradar24 @airlivenet pic.twitter.com/DYUvtp3cYC

— Aeronews (@AeronewsRO) 27 février 2019

SIA flights to Europe are also affected today. Both SQ308/318 are having to make refuelling stops in DXB/BOM respectively. Journey times extended by up to three hours. https://t.co/ynBza11Isc

— Alex McWhirter (@McWhirterAlex) February 27, 2019

The Pakistan airspace closure is inevitably forcing airlines to now accommodate extra fuel stops into future flight plans due to re-routing requirements…https://t.co/JUp3AKvHeU

— Airport Webcams (@AirportWebcams) February 27, 2019

Diverted to @BUC_Airports / Two Boeing 777-300ERs @airfrance are scheduled to land in Bucharest (OTP) this afternoon to refuel due to longer routing because of restrictions over Pakistani airspace. Thanks, Dan, for the heads-up! @flightradar24 @airlivenet pic.twitter.com/DYUvtp3cYC

— Aeronews (@AeronewsRO) February 27, 2019