Afghanistan's Taliban tap Swiss, other travellers for flyover fees

Afghanistan's Taliban tap Swiss, other travellers for flyover fees

The alternative flight route over Afghanistan is pouring money into the Taliban's coffers.

Airspace transit fees generate revenue for Afghanistan as flight routes shift

Airlines are increasingly flying over Afghanistan, generating significant transit fee revenue for the country amid changing global flight patterns. According to industry estimates, nearly 2,000 flights now pass through Afghan airspace each week—around five times more than a year ago. With a reported overflight fee of about $700 per aircraft, this amounts to roughly $1.4 million in weekly revenue, or more than $70 million annually. The increase f…