India is in talks with China about using an alternate air route through China’s Xinjiang region, according to sources cited by multiple outlets. The discussion is framed as a response to a ban or restriction on using Pakistan airspace, which affects available flight paths.
The reporting says India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is engaging with its Chinese counterparts to explore routing options. One described approach involves a flight path over Hotan in Xinjiang, which would allow aircraft to bypass the need to transit Pakistani airspace. The outlets present this as exploratory coordination on route availability and operational feasibility.
While both sources agree on the core purpose—securing an alternate route due to Pakistan airspace restrictions—details such as the specific carriers or flight schedules impacted are not provided in the available excerpts. The coverage focuses primarily on diplomatic and logistical discussions between India and China rather than on broader political or aviation policy changes.
