India Pursues Alternate Air Route Through China's Xinjiang Amid Pakistan Restrictions and Fuel Price Hike

India is in talks with China to make Xinjiang airspace an alternate route for Indian airlines, sources have confirmed. According to sources, these talks have been going on for about a year. The Ministry of External Affairs is also active on this issue. The increase in aviation fuel prices due to the war in West Asia has also increased the cost. This alternate route can prove to be important for Indian airlines. According to sources, India is particularly exploring the possibility of using China's Xinjiang airspace as an alternate route. The government is currently looking for an alternate air route due to restrictions on Pakistani airspace. According to sources, India's talks with China regarding Xinjiang airspace have been going on for about a year. The restrictions on Pakistani airspace have caused Indian operators to take longer routes for their international flights to Europe and the United States. This has increased India's operational costs, while the West Asia conflict has also increased the cost of aviation turbine fuel (ATF).