US EditionDelhi airport issues advisory as 24 airports remain shut amid India-Pakistan tensions
- On May 9, 2025, the Indian government halted passenger flight operations at two dozen airports across the northern, western, and central parts of the country amid rising military confrontations with Pakistan.
- The closures followed Pakistan’s overnight drone, missile, and artillery attacks on several Indian states including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.
- As a result, airlines like Air India and IndiGo canceled hundreds of flights, including 138 to and from Delhi, and advised passengers to arrive three hours early due to enhanced security checks.
- Air India provided passengers with a one-time option to reschedule their flights without charges or to receive a full refund, while aviation security authorities implemented Secondary Ladder Point Checks and elevated airport security protocols to the highest alert level.
- The disruptions and tightened security measures reflect the intensified India-Pakistan clash, prompting military retaliation by India and further restrictions expected to last until at least May 15, 2025.
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Closure of 24 airports extended till May 15 amid rising tensions with Pak
India has extended the closure of 24 airports near the Pakistan border till May 15 after cross-border drone and missile threats. Security has been heightened nationwide, with flights cancelled and stricter checks enforced.
Hyderabad airport issues passenger advisory amid Indo-Pak tensions
Hyderabad: Hyderabad airport, which is officially known as Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), has issued a passenger advisory. The advisory comes amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. Passenger advisory by Hyderabad airport In the advisory that was issued on the X handle of the airport, it is mentioned that passengers may expect longer airport security wait times due to heightened security. Passenger Advisory issued at 20:33 …
India-Pakistan tensions: Which airports in India are closed? Is it safe to travel now?
India-Pakistan tensions: Currently, only 24 airports have been shut for civil flight operations, according to a Notam (Notice to Airmen) issued by authorities. These include Chandigarh, Srinagar, Amritsar, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Jammu, among others. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has made it mandatory to carry out Secondary Ladder Point Checks (SLPC), additional checks conducted just before boarding, at all airports. Passengers …
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