Following India's Operation Sindoor, which involved strikes across the border, a significant disruption has occurred in air travel within the country. As of today, Friday, May 9, 2025, a total of 430 flights have been cancelled by Indian airlines.
This disruption is primarily due to the closure of 27 airports across northern, western, and central India. These airports have been shut down for commercial operations and are expected to remain closed until approximately 5:29 AM on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
The affected airports include:
* Srinagar
* Jammu
* Leh
* Chandigarh
* Amritsar
* Ludhiana
* Patiala
* Bathinda
* Halwara
* Pathankot
* Bhuntar
* Shimla
* Gaggal (Kangra)
* Dharamshala
* Kishangarh
* Jaisalmer
* Jodhpur
* Bikaner
* Mundra
* Jamnagar
* Rajkot (Hirasar)
* Porbandar
* Kandla
* Keshod
* Bhuj
* Gwalior
* Hindon (Ghaziabad)
Airlines such as IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air have announced cancellations and are advising passengers to check their flight status. Enhanced security measures have also been implemented at all operational airports across the country, leading to longer security checks. Passengers are advised to arrive at least three hours before their scheduled departure time.
International carriers have also begun to feel the impact, with some flights being cancelled or rerouted.
The situation is being closely monitored by airport authorities and airlines, and further updates are expected. Passengers are urged to stay in contact with their respective airlines for the latest information regarding their flights.
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