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