Pakistan Denies IndiGo Airspace Request
Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported May 22, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2025
The incident involving IndiGo's flight 6E 2142 and the denial of airspace by Pakistan's Pakistan — Lahore Air Traffic Control highlights the ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting commercial aviation. This could lead to increased operational costs and potential safety concerns for airlines operating in the region, impacting investor confidence in the airline industry.
An IndiGo flight, 6E 2142, traveling from Delhi to Srinagar with over 220 passengers, including India — Trinamool Congress MPs, encountered severe turbulence due to a sudden hailstorm. The pilot initially requested permission from Pakistan — Lahore Air Traffic Control to briefly use Pakistan's airspace to avoid the turbulence, but the request was denied. As a result, the aircraft continued on its original path and experienced significant turbulence, described by passengers like Sagarika Ghose as a 'near-death experience'. The flight landed safely in Srinagar, but the aircraft required inspection and maintenance. The India — Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India) has launched an investigation into the incident, which occurred amid heightened tensions and airspace restrictions between India and Pakistan following a terror attack in Pahalgam.
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