Flight Services Resume at 32 Key Airports Closed: India-Pakistan Tensions
Monday, 12 May 2025, 14:34 IST
In short
•The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has resumed operations at 32 airports that were temporarily closed
•Passengers are advised to check with airlines for flight status updates
•Indigo Airlines confirmed it will progressively resume flights on previously suspended routes
The Airports Authority of India resumed operations at the 32 airports temporarily shut down following the recent India-Pakistan military standoff, an official press release stated on Monday.
AAI, however, has recommended that passengers contact the airline for the latest updates on flight status.
Suspension of civil flight operations, starting from May 9, impacted a number of major airports in northern and western India, such as Srinagar and Amritsar.
The temporary suspension was initiated due to increased tensions along the border, and flight operations were kept suspended until May 15.
The Airports Authority of India (AAI), in consultation with other aviation authorities, had previously issued a series of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), imposing the temporary closure of these airports to all civilian air traffic.
The reopening of these airports is a welcome relief to thousands of passengers, airline personnel, and businesses impacted by the shutdown.
"Passenger and operational crew safety remains our first concern," an AAI spokesperson said, noting that all protocols would be undertaken to ensure a seamless return to normal operations.
Meanwhile low cost carrier, Indigo Airlines in a statement released said, "According to the government directives the airports are open for operations. We will progressively resume operations on the previously suspended routes. The refund on cancelled tickets is available until May 22."
•The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has resumed operations at 32 airports that were temporarily closed
•Passengers are advised to check with airlines for flight status updates
•Indigo Airlines confirmed it will progressively resume flights on previously suspended routes
The Airports Authority of India resumed operations at the 32 airports temporarily shut down following the recent India-Pakistan military standoff, an official press release stated on Monday.
AAI, however, has recommended that passengers contact the airline for the latest updates on flight status.
Suspension of civil flight operations, starting from May 9, impacted a number of major airports in northern and western India, such as Srinagar and Amritsar.
The temporary suspension was initiated due to increased tensions along the border, and flight operations were kept suspended until May 15.
The Airports Authority of India (AAI), in consultation with other aviation authorities, had previously issued a series of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), imposing the temporary closure of these airports to all civilian air traffic.
The reopening of these airports is a welcome relief to thousands of passengers, airline personnel, and businesses impacted by the shutdown.
"Passenger and operational crew safety remains our first concern," an AAI spokesperson said, noting that all protocols would be undertaken to ensure a seamless return to normal operations.
Meanwhile low cost carrier, Indigo Airlines in a statement released said, "According to the government directives the airports are open for operations. We will progressively resume operations on the previously suspended routes. The refund on cancelled tickets is available until May 22."
