Bengaluru cab operators hit hard as airport closures impact travel industry post-Pahalgam attack

Bengaluru cab operators hit hard as airport closures impact travel industry post-Pahalgam attack

Passenger transport and cab industry in Bengaluru has taken a hit following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir and the subsequent Operation Sindoor, which has led to the temporary closure of 32 Indian airports until May 15. With air travel witnessing a sharp decline, cab drivers and operators in the city are feeling its ripple effects, particularly those who primarily serve airport-bound passengers and tourists.

IndiGo announces relief measures for affected passengers due to airport closure

New Delhi: Low-cost airline IndiGo on Saturday said customers who were scheduled to fly into or out of the impacted airports owing to the closure of airports, they may now choose to travel from or to another nearby airport without any additional charges. In a statement, the airline said that due to security reasons, until airports reopen, it stands committed to supporting its customers during this time. “We understand the uncertainty this situat…

India shuts 32 airports for civilian flights till May 15

Amid escalating military conflict with Pakistan, the Indian government Saturday said 32 airports across northern and western parts of the country have been shut for civilian flight operations until May 15.

India's 32 Airports closed till early morning of May 15: Civil Aviation Ministry

The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Saturday announced that 32 Indian airports will be closed till 5:29 am on May 15 for all civil flight operations. The Airports Authority of India also extended the temporary closure of 25 segments of Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes within the Delhi and Mumbai Flight Information Regions (FIRs) due to operational reasons. “Airlines and flight operators have been advised to plan alternate routings as per current a…

IndiGo announces relief measures for affected passengers due to airport closure - tennews.in: National News Portal

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Low-cost airline IndiGo on Saturday said customers who were scheduled to fly into or out of the impacted airports owing to the closure of airports, they may now choose to travel from or to another nearby airport without any additional charges. In a statement, the airline said that due to […] The post IndiGo announces relief measures for affected passengers due to airport closure appeared first on tennews.in: National New…

Airport closures hit peak international travel season in north India

Rate this post After 32 airports in northern and western India were abruptly closed until May 15, thousands of Indian families, students and business travellers are facing widespread cancellations and postponements at the height of the summer travel season. The closures have come in the wake of Pahalgam terror attack in late April, which led to 26 deaths and resulted in India launching retaliatory attacks on terrorist bases in Pakistan. The conf…