Several airports in northern India have been closed until further notice due to the prevailing situation following missile strikes by the Indian armed forces on terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The affected airports include Dharamshala, Leh, Jammu, Srinagar, and Amritsar. As a result, airlines such as SpiceJet, IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa Air have reported significant flight cancellations and disruptions.
The airlines have issued advisories to passengers, urging them to stay informed and check their flight status before heading to the airport. They have also suggested adjusting travel plans in response to the closures and disruptions caused by the prevailing situation. IndiGo, for instance, has requested passengers to check their flight status before reaching the airport, as flights to and from Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Leh, Chandigarh, and Dharamshala are impacted.
Air India has cancelled all its flights to and from Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot until further notice. The airline has also diverted two international flights en route to Amritsar to Delhi. SpiceJet has also issued a flight advisory, stating that airports including Dharamshala, Leh, Jammu, Srinagar, and Amritsar are closed until further notice, and departures, arrivals, and consequential flights may be impacted.
The closures follow missile strikes by the Indian armed forces on terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under Operation Sindoor. The attacks targeted key strongholds of terror groups like Jaish-e-Mohamad and Lashkar-e-Taiba early Wednesday morning. The Indian government has taken these measures to ensure the safety and security of its citizens and to prevent any potential threats from terror groups.
Passengers are advised to plan their journey accordingly and check their flight status before flying. The airlines will provide updates on their social media platforms and websites, and passengers can also contact the airlines’ customer service for assistance. The situation is being closely monitored, and the airlines will resume operations as soon as the situation returns to normal.