India extends ban on Pakistani aircraft routes until May 24 2026 amid tit for tat flight restrictions

Airspace closure now runs through next year

India has extended its restriction on Pakistani aircraft entering Indian airspace until May 24, 2026, prolonging a measure in place for over a year. The policy followed the Pahalgam terror incident in April 2025. Pakistan has responded by extending its own ban on Indian flights, keeping tensions high in aviation links.