Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the costs of Indian airlines have started increasing. The country’s largest airlines Indigo and Air India have demanded from the central government to cut fuel tax and reduce charges at private airports. According to sources, many air routes to West Asia have become difficult to use due to tensions related to Iran. At the same time, due to diplomatic tension between India and Pakistan, Indian airlines are not allowed to use Pakistan’s airspace. In such a situation, companies have to adopt the longer route, due to which the operating costs are increasing. It is reported that IndiGo’s flights to Britain are going via Africa, while Air India is having to add stoppages in its flights to North America. This is increasing fuel and operating expenses.