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Air India’s urgent plea for government support under ‘Operation Sindoor’ has reached the Prime Minister’s Office, with a meeting starting today at 11:30 am and currently underway. The airline has formally requested a Rs 4,000-crore subsidy and approval to use Chinese airspace, citing mounting operational losses following Pakistan’s airspace closure.

Why Air India Says Losses Are Rising

According to senior airline officials, detours around Pakistan, introduced after the Pahalgam terror attack, have forced flights to take longer routes. This has triggered “massive fuel and crew-time losses,” especially on long-haul international sectors. Air India is currently the only Indian carrier seeking government compensation for these disr

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