Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:44am on 20 Nov 2025,Thursday India Global
Air India is lobbying the Indian government to request access to restricted military airspace in Xinjiang — including routes via Hotan, Kashgar, and Urumqi — to shorten long-haul flights and cut ballooning fuel costs. The push comes after Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian carriers, fueling a projected annual loss of US$455 million, exceeding its ₹ 439 million fiscal loss. The covert appeal coincides with the airline pleading for a temporary subsidy and relief on legacy tax liabilities totaling US$ 725 million. (PC: Reuters)
