India-Pakistan Tensions Impact Aviation and Trade

Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan following a terror attack, major international airlines have altered routes, affecting aviation and trade...

Why This Matters

Disruptions in aviation and trade due to geopolitical tensions have direct economic impacts, affecting international relationships and public interest.

Public Sentiment Summary

Public sentiment is majorly negative concerning the India-Pakistan tensions, especially after the terror attack. There is widespread frustration and concern about the possibility of conflict escalation and significant economic and social repercussions from the airspace closure and trade suspension. Discussions focus on strategic responses, with critiques on the political maneuvering of both countries.

Highlighted Comments

I think this was a psychological act of war by the Pakistan army. The right approach is not to hit the border overnight. Pakistan knows we are coming.

"If Pakistan’s airspace closure persists for one month, the cumulative financial impact on Indian airlines could be in the range of **$10 million to $15 million,**" said Linus Bauer, founder and managing director of UAE-based consultancy BAA & Partners.

Pakistan did the right thing closing its airspace because India is a nation of scumbags.

Mumbai flights are affected more than Delhi flights with Pakistan airspace closed.

## India's reckless suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty is an act of water warfare; a cowardly, illegal move. _— Pakistan's Power Minister Awais Lekhari in a post on X regarding India's suspension of the river treaty after an attack in Kashmir._

Parties Involved

  • India
  • Pakistan

What the people want

India: There is a strong public outcry for strategic and diplomatic approaches rather than aggressive maneuvers that can worsen the situation. Concerns about aviation and economic impacts need to be urgently addressed to prevent wide-scale repercussions.

Pakistan: While defensive measures are understood, public sentiment is increasingly pessimistic about continued airspace closures and potential economic fallout. A diplomatic solution rather than continued tension escalation is strongly advised.