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Air India seeks Indian government help to use sensitive Chinese Xinjiang airspace to avoid costly detours after Pakistan closed its airspace.
Air India is seeking Indian government help to gain Chinese permission to use sensitive Xinjiang military airspace—over Hotan, Kashgar, and Urumqi—to bypass Pakistan’s closed airspace, which has raised fuel costs by up to 29% and added up to three hours to long-haul flights since April.
The airline, which lost $439 million in fiscal 2024-25, estimates the closure costs $455 million annually and has made direct flights to the U.S. and Canada unviable.
A late October document outlines the need for alternative routes to maintain competitiveness, but experts doubt China will approve due to security concerns, high-altitude terrain, and limited emergency infrastructure.
The Indian government is reviewing the proposal amid ongoing diplomatic tensions and the airline’s push to restore its international network after a June crash.
Air India busca la ayuda del gobierno indio para utilizar el sensible espacio aéreo chino de Xinjiang para evitar costosos desvíos después de que Pakistán cerrara su espacio aéreo.