Reuters
• Aditya Kalra
Air India urges New Delhi to seek Xinjiang overflight rights as Pakistan ban lifts fuel bills 29% and adds up to three hours
Air India is urging New Delhi to press China for permission to use restricted Xinjiang military airspace over Hotan, Kashgar and Urumqi to shorten routings. The carrier says Pakistan's overflight ban has raised fuel bills by up to 29% and extended some long‑haul flights by as much as three hours.
