Flights to and from cities including Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Leh, Chandigarh, and Dharamshala are expected to face potential disruptions, the airlines cautioned.
In light of the heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following Indian forces' "precision" strikes on terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir, multiple airlines have released travel advisories for passengers. Flights to and from cities including Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Leh, Chandigarh, and Dharamshala are expected to face potential disruptions, the airlines cautioned.
23 Domestic Flights Cancelled
As of Wednesday morning, approximately 160 domestic IndiGo flights have been cancelled, according to an official cited by news agency PTI. Additionally, at least 20 flights from various airlines have been cancelled at Delhi airport.
According to statements from several Indian carriers, the following airports in India are closed to civilian traffic untill further notice :
Dharamshala (DHM)
Leh (IXL)
Jammu (IXJ)
Srinagar (SXR)
Amritsar (ATQ)
Chandigarh (IXC)
SpiceJet Issues Flight Advisory
"Due to ongoing situation, airports in parts of northern India, including Dharamshala (DHM), Leh (IXL), Jammu (IXJ), Srinagar (SXR), and Amritsar (ATQ), are closed until further notice. Departures, arrivals, and consequential flights may be impacted. Passengers are advised to plan their journey accordingly and check flight status at: https://spicejet.com/#status'
US, UK issue 'Do Not Travel' advisory for parts of India and Pakistan after Op Sindoor
After India's Operation Sindoor, the US and UK have cautioned their citizens against traveling to certain regions in India and Pakistan. The advisories emphasise risks near the India-Pakistan border and the Line of control
The United States (US) and the United Kingdoms (UK) have advised its citizens not to travel to parts of India and Pakistan following India's Operation Sindoor to target terror infrastructure in Pakistan, in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack.
