Pakistan skies emptied by airlines

As diplomatic tensions surge between India and Pakistan following a deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, several major international airlines have begun avoiding Pakistani airspace. Carriers such as Air France and Lufthansa have adjusted their flight paths, according to airline officials and flight tracking data.
The shift in routes comes amid growing security concerns in the region, particularly after back-to-back missile tests conducted by Pakistan and heightened military alertness from India. Aviation authorities and global airlines are closely monitoring the situation as efforts to de-escalate tensions remain underway through diplomatic channels.
The rerouting is expected to increase flight times and operational costs for some routes connecting Europe and Asia. International observers have called for restraint from both nations to prevent further destabilization in the region.