Flights to 32 airports in India halted temporarily.
Tensions between India and Pakistan have resulted in the shutdown of several airports across northern and western India. Here's a rundown of the current state of affairs:
List of Affected Airports
The following 32 airports have temporarily halted civil flights:- Srinagar- Jammu- Leh- Amritsar- Chandigarh- Ambala- Ludhiana- Jodhpur- Bikaner- Jaisalmer- Uttarlai- Rajkot- Bhuj- Jamnagar- Dharamshala- Bathinda- Patiala- Pathankot- Shimla- Kishangarh- Hindon- Porbandar- Mundra- Kandla- Bhuntar
Current Scenario
- Shutdown Dates: Initially, the closure was enforced from May 8 to May 9, but due to escalating tensions, the suspension has been extended. The airports are now shut until May 15 morning[1][2].
- Heightened Security: Enhanced security measures include stringent Secondary Ladder Point Checks (SLPC) for all travelers and the deployment of Air Marshals[2].
- Airlines Response: Major carriers like Air India and IndiGo have cancelled flights to impacted locations and are providing refunds or rescheduling options to passengers[2].
Background
The airport closures were triggered by India's precision strikes aimed at targeted terror camps in Pakistan and subsequent retaliatory drone and missile attacks by Pakistan[2]. Despite Indian defenses intercepting several threats, airport security has intensified significantly[2].
Stay tuned for updates as the situation develops.
- The shutdown of several airports in northern and western India, such as Srinagar, Jodhpur, and Patiala, has been extended until May 15 morning due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
- In response to the airport closures, major airlines like Air India and IndiGo have canceled flights to impacted locations and are offering refunds or rescheduling options to passengers.
- Enhanced security measures at the affected airports include stringent Secondary Ladder Point Checks (SLPC) for all travelers and the deployment of Air Marshals.
- The airport closures were initiated following India's precision strikes on targeted terror camps in Pakistan and retaliatory drone and missile attacks by Pakistan, with airport security significantly intensifying as a result.
