The closure of Pakistan’s airspace has compelled Air India to reroute its US-bound flights, resulting in longer flight durations and increased fuel consumption. For passengers, this means extended travel times and potential inconvenience. However, the situation has created a surprising silver lining for the airline, an opportunity to boost its cargo business.With the airspace restrictions in place, Air India is now operating select US and Canada flights with a refueling stop in Europe, typically Vienna or Copenhagen. While Mumbai–New York/Newark services are being restored to non-stop operations, flights from Delhi are currently following a one-stop model.These transit halts significantly alter the flight dynamics. On
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