Despite airports reopening after India-Pakistan ceasefire, Air India and IndiGo suspend several services citing safety concerns and ongoing tension in border regions.
New Delhi, May 13:
Air India and IndiGo have cancelled multiple flights today to Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, and several other border cities due to ongoing security concerns following the recent escalation in India-Pakistan tensions.
Flights Cancelled Across Several States
Air India confirmed it has suspended round-trip operations to and from Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot. IndiGo, meanwhile, announced cancellations for Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar, and Rajkot.
“In view of the latest developments and keeping your safety in mind… we are monitoring the situation and will keep you updated,” Air India stated on X (formerly Twitter).
#TravelAdvisory
— Air India (@airindia) May 12, 2025
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.
We are monitoring the situation and will keep you updated.
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IndiGo echoed the message, adding,
“We regret the inconvenience caused and are actively monitoring the situation.”
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— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) May 12, 2025
Civilian Airports Just Reopened
Also Read: India, Pakistan Military Chiefs Speak via Hotline for First Time Since Ceasefire
These airports were among the 32 civilian airfields temporarily shut down last week amid cross-border hostilities. On Monday, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) announced a phased resumption of civilian operations at these airports, with restrictions in place until May 15.
The list of reopened airports includes Adampur, Ambala, Awantipur, Bathinda, Halwara, Hindon, Jaisalmer, Kandla, Kangra, Ludhiana, Pathankot, Porbandar, Sarsawa, Shimla, Uttarlai, and others spread across Punjab, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Gujarat.
Background: Operation Sindoor and Ceasefire
Tensions escalated after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 civilians, prompting India to launch Operation Sindoor on May 7. The Indian armed forces struck nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, destroying key Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed infrastructure and eliminating over 100 terrorists.
In response, Pakistan fired missiles and drones into Indian territory. India retaliated by targeting Pakistani military installations, including airfields and radar sites in Rafiqui, Chaklala, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, and Sialkot.
A US-facilitated ceasefire was reached on Saturday, halting further cross-border hostilities.
Despite this truce, commercial airlines remain cautious, prioritizing passenger safety amid a volatile regional security environment.
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