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Operation Sindoor Disrupts Air Travel in North India: Flights Cancelled, Airports Shut Down

Operation Sindoor's Impact on Air Travel

Several airlines have suspended air travel to parts of northern India, and some airports are shut as India struck Pakistan terrorist camps early Wednesday as part of Operation Sindoor.

With several airports closed and airspace restrictions in place, dozens of flights have been cancelled or rerouted. Below is a list of airlines that have suspended operations and the alternative arrangements they've announced for affected passengers.

List of Airports Impacted

Flights at several airports have been impacted by the ongoing tense situation, including:

  • Dharamshala (DHM)
  • Leh (IXL)
  • Jammu (IXJ)
  • Srinagar (SXR)
  • Amritsar (ATQ)
  • Jodhpur (JDR)
  • Bhuj (BHJ)
  • Jamnagar (JGA)
  • Chandigarh (IXC)
  • Rajkot (RAJ)
  • Delhi (DEL)

IndiGo's Response

India's largest airline by market share cancelled almost 160 domestic flights, including all services to and from high-alert zones. Passengers are advised to check updates before heading to airports.

Air India's Measures

Air India cancelled all its flights from and to several cities until noon. Passengers with valid tickets can opt for a one-time waiver on rescheduling fees or a full refund.

Alliance Air and SpiceJet Updates

Both airlines have cancelled operations to and from several cities and urged passengers to check the latest updates before heading to the airport.

Air India Express and Akasa Air

AIX suspended flights to and from several cities, while Akasa Air cancelled its Srinagar operations due to the airport's closure for civil flights.

Airports shut, flights cancelled: How Operation Sindoor has impacted air travel in north India - check airlines advisory