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Airlines have also suggested financial assistance to the government to deal with the situation.
According to news agency PTI, Indian airlines may have to spend more than Rs 306 crore every month due to the shutdown of Pakistani aircraft.
At the same time, Air India has estimated that if the aircraft remains closed for one year, it will lose $ 600 million i.e. about 5081 crore rupees.
In fact, the airlines have given their inputs and suggestions to the Civil Aviation Ministry on the impact of Pakistani aircraft closure after the Pahalgam attack.
Airlines have also suggested financial assistance to the government to deal with the situation.
The Ministry had a meeting with the airlines a few days ago to discuss the issue and sought their suggestions to deal with the situation.
Pakistan had closed its aircraft for Indian airlines on 24 April and India closed its aircraft for Pakistani aircraft on 30 April.
Airlines option also considering flying routes International flights from North Indian cities are expected to cost extra Rs 77 crore every week.
Fuel consumption increases due to the shutdown of the aircraft and also increases the flying period.
Because of this, the Ministry is assessing aspects related to airlines and passengers, including increase in air fares.
Apart from this, Airlines option is also considering flying routes so that the flying cost can be reduced.