This redrawing of the route comes at a time when bilateral ties have strained between India and Pakistan. "Airports Authority of India (AAI) has straightened the route from Ahmedabad to Gulf which will save on fuel," the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said. "On the existing route from Ahmedabad to Gulf, our carriers fly over Pakistan airspace. However, on new route, they will not fly over Pakistan airspace," the official said. Carriers including SpiceJet, have flights from Ahmedabad to Gulf and the latest development is expected to help them less fuel.

Source: dna August 23, 2016 16:30 UTC