In the wake of Operation Sindoor, the Airports Authority of India has verified the closure of the Srinagar airfield, with no commercial flights scheduled to operate from the area for the day.
Air India has halted all flights to and from Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot until 12 noon on May 7, awaiting further instructions from officials. Also, two international flights en route to Amritsar are being redirected to Delhi.
Indigo Airlines also issued a flight advisory for their commuters flying to and from selected cities in the country.The airlines requested passengers to check flight status before reaching the airport.“Due to changing airspace conditions in the region, our flights to and from #Srinagar, #Jammu, #Amritsar, #Leh, #Chandigarh and #Dharamshala are impacted. We request you to check your flight status before reaching the airport,” the post read.
Furthermore, flights to and from Bikaner would also be impacted due to the current airspace restrictions.
SpiceJet has declared the closure of multiple airports in northern India, including Dharamshala, Leh, Jammu, Srinagar, and Amritsar, until further notice. The airline cautioned that departures, arrivals, and connecting flights could be disrupted, advising passengers to verify their flight status before commencing their journeys.International services have also been impacted, with Qatar Airways temporarily suspending flights to Pakistan due to the closure of its airspace. The airline stated it is closely observing the situation and is dedicated to the safety of its passengers and crew.