IndiGo and Air India issued travel advisories cancelling flights in several locations in North and West India on May 13 prioritising passenger safety amid the rising tension between India and Pakistan.
IndiGo cancelled all flights to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar, and Rajkot for today, citing “latest developments”.
“In light of the latest developments and with your safety as our utmost priority, flights to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar, and Rajkot are cancelled for 13th May 2025,” the airline said in a statement released Monday (May 12).
Meanwhile, Air India cancelled flights for Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot.
It said, Air India issues a travel advisory. Tweets, "In view of the latest developments and keeping your safety in mind, flights to and from Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot are cancelled for Tuesday, 13th May..."
While IndiGo did not specify the nature of the developments, the cancellation is likely to cause significant disruption for travelers, especially as several of these cities are popular transit points and tourist destinations.
“We understand how this may disrupt your travel plans and regret the inconvenience caused. Our teams are actively monitoring the situation and will promptly keep you informed of further updates,” the airline added.
IndiGo has urged all affected passengers to check their flight status through its website or mobile app before heading to the airport.
The airline also reassured passengers that support channels are open. “If you need assistance, we're just a message or call away, and forever ready to help.”
Earlier, an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Amritsar had to be diverted back to the capital mid-flight after a sudden blackout was enforced in Amritsar.
India on Monday reopened 32 airports across the northern and northwestern regions,, which had been temporarily shut due to airspace restrictions following heightened military tensions with Pakistan. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) confirmed that civil aircraft operations have now resumed at these airports.
“Attention flyers; reference notice issued for temporary closure of 32 airports for civil aircraft operations till 05:29 hrs of May 15, 2025. It is informed that these airports are now available for civil aircraft operations with immediate effect,” the AAI said in a statement.
The reopening of the airports is expected to gradually normalise flight schedules, although airlines are still advising passengers to check flight status before travel.
The temporary closure and reopening come amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, which have prompted precautionary security and airspace measures.
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