Air India Bleeds ₹20 Crore per Day, as Pakistan Persists Airspace Closure

Air India bleeds ₹20 crore per day, as Pakistan persists airspace closure

New Delhi: The Air India’s Chief Executive Officer, Campbell Wilson, has acknowledged that the closure of Pakistani airspace to Indian carriers has substantially increased the flight durations and operational costs, adversely impacting the airline’s profitability. In a press briefing, Wilson stated that although his team has managed to maintain the uninterrupted flight schedules to Western destinations, the restrictions have extended flight time…

‘AI to lose Rs 5,000 crore due to Pakistan’s airspace being closed for a year’ - Kashmir Media Service

New Delhi: Campbell Wilson, the chief executive officer (CEO) of India’s national airline, has said that Air India is estimated to lose Rs 5,000 crore due to the closure of Pakistan’s airspace for a year. According to Kashmir Media Service, Campbell Wilson in an interview said about 1,000 flights have been affected, so far, due to the closure, with 20 to 30 seats being kept vacant on many occasions to reduce the load on the plane. Air India CEO …