32 airports reopen for commercial operations after India-Pakistan ceasefire
NEW DELHI: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Monday announced that all the 32 airports closed for commercial operations since the morning of May 7 will resume operations from May 12, following the India-Pakistan ceasefire.
A press release from the AAI said, "Attention flyers: Reference notice issued for temporary closure of 32 airports for civil aircraft operations till 05:29 hrs of 15 May 2025. It is informed that these aircraft are now available for civil aircraft operations with immediate effect."
Suspension had been issued through a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) issued on May 9, temporarily halting civil flight operations at these airports.
Meanwhile low cost carrier, Indigo Airlines in a statement said, "In line with the government directives the airports are open for operations. We will progressively commence operations on the previously closed routes. The refund on cancelled tickets is applicable until May 22."
List of airports that will reopen soon
Ambala (Haryana), Hindon (UP), Naliya (Gujarat), Sarsawa (UP), Uttarlai (Rajasthan), Srinagar, Awantipur & Jammu (J&K), Amritsar, Chandigarh,Ludhiana, Patiala, Bhatinda, Adampur Halwara & Pathankot (Punjab), Bhuntar, Shimla & Kangra-Gaggal (Himachal), Kishangarh (Rajasthan), Thoise & Leh (Ladakh), Mundra, Jamnagar, Hirasar, Porbandar, Keshod, Kandla & Bhuj (Gujarat) and Jaisalmer, Jodhpur & Bikaner (Rajasthan)
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