Pakistan reverses Taiwan airspace ban: How the ban would have changed global airspace and impacted air traffic
Pakistan reversed its reported ban on Taiwanese airlines using its airspace, granting China Airlines and EVA Airways permission to operate from October 28, 2026, to March 27, 2027. The initial restriction was attributed to Pakistan’s One China policy and had prompted flights to reroute.
Pakistan has reversed an initial decision to ban Taiwan from using its airspace, according to a report by Karachi-based daily Dawn. The ban would have affected Taiwan's China Airlines Ltd and Eva Airways Corp, which were granted operational permissions from 28 October, 2026 to 27 March, 2027. The decision came after Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated that the aviation division follows the One China policy, allowing only mainland China to fly over Pakistan.
The ban would have forced Taiwanese airlines to take longer routes, resulting in increased flight times, fuel consumption, and scheduling complications. Pakistan and Taiwan have not maintained formal diplomatic relations since 1951, as Beijing emerged as the dominant power in the region.
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