Briefcase 1 Airlines want to fly to the Gulf from airports in Western India2 These flights usually fly over Pakistan3 Now, they want to fly over the Arabian SeaIndian airlines do not want to fly over Pakistan. Instead, they have asked the government's permission to fly to the Gulf from airports in Western India, mainly Ahmedabad, over the Arabian Sea. The airlines' request to the Centre comes in light of security fears due to the recent deterioration of India-Pakistan ties. Four airline operators - Air India, IndiGo, Jet Airways and Spice Jet - operate flights to the Gulf. These flights usually fly over Pakistan - a much circuitous route instead of over the Arabian Sea.

Source: India Today August 23, 2016 05:37 UTC