[NEW DEHLI] Global airlines were forced to divert or cancel several flights after Pakistan shut down its airspace following a military clash with India, blocking one of the key air routes between Asia Pacific and Europe. Read more at The Business Times.
About 220 daily services between Europe and Southeast Asia fly through Pakistan airspace, the primary route connecting the two regions, according to the International Air Transport Association.
Singapore Airlines said its Europe-bound flights on Thursday will take off as planned, but will be re-routed to avoid the affected airspace, without any refueling stops.
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