India, April 26 -- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Saturday issued a set of advisory guidelines to airlines to ensure effective passenger handling in the wake of Pakistan closing its airspace for Indian carriers.

"Due to recent developments involving international airspace closures and overflight restrictions, airline operations have been impacted by the significant rerouting of international and regional flights," ANI quoted the airline regulator's guidelines.

"Increased block times compared to scheduled durations. Possibility of technical halts en route for operational or fuel requirements. In light of the above, all airline operators are directed to implement the following passenger-handling measures to ensure tra...