Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, Air India and IndiGo have cancelled flights to and from key border cities for Tuesday, May 13, prioritizing passenger safety.
Air India has suspended operations to and from Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot.
IndiGo has also cancelled flights to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar, and Rajkot.
These cancellations come just a day after 32 airports were reopened for civilian operations following a temporary shutdown due to rising military tensions.
Tensions escalated after the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 people. India responded with Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Over 100 terrorists linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammad, and Hizbul Mujahideen were reportedly killed.
Pakistan retaliated with drone and missile strikes, which were intercepted by India’s air defence systems. India then launched further precision strikes on military targets deep inside Pakistan.
Airlines and the Airports Authority of India closely monitor the situation, with further updates expected as developments unfold.
(With IANS inputs)
