Afghan Carrier Expands India Route As Pakistan Borders Remain Closed
Ariana Afghan Airlines says it has increased cargo and passenger flights between Kabul and New Delhi in a move aimed at strengthening trade ties between Afghanistan and India.
The airline said it will now operate six weekly cargo flights and two passenger flights on the Kabul–Delhi route.
In a post on X on Thursday, Ariana said the increase was intended to expand transportation capacity and reinforce commercial relations between Kabul and Delhi.
The expansion comes as trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan remains suspended, with border crossings and ports between the two countries still closed.
The Taliban, whose relations with Pakistan have deteriorated sharply, has shifted its economic focus toward cooperation with India and Iran. Taliban authorities have previously urged traders to seek alternative routes instead of relying on Pakistani ports.
