Pakistan closed its air space for Indian airlines and rejected New Delhi's suspension of a critical water sharing treaty on Thursday in retaliation for India's response to a deadly Islamist militant attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir.

An Indian user pointed out the major revenue loss Pakistan faces by blocking Indian flights, given the scale and growth of India's aviation sector.

As Air India faces challenges on its routes to the United States, it joins a variety of European carriers facing similar challenges with Russia. It is unknown when these issues will end, prompting airlines to take action to preserve the competitive nature of their offering in the market.