Air India, Indigo Cancel Flights to Multiple Cities
IndiGo and Air India have cancelled multiple flights to northern and western Indian cities scheduled for May 13, citing airspace restrictions and heightened security amid recent border tensions.
Air India on Tuesday cancelled round-trip flight operations to eight cities — Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot — for the day.
In a statement on X, the airline said: 'In view of the latest developments and keeping your safety in mind, flights to and from Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot are cancelled for Tuesday, 13th May. We are monitoring the situation and will keep you updated.'
The move follows IndiGo's suspension of flights to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar, and Rajkot, citing heightened security and operational concerns.
IndiGo has announced the cancellation of its flights to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar, and Rajkot for May 13, 2025, due to ongoing safety concerns.
'In light of the latest developments and with your safety as our utmost priority, flights to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar, and Rajkot are cancelled for 13th May 2025,' IndiGo stated in a post on X at 11:38 PM on Monday.
The airline expressed its understanding of the disruption to travel plans and assured passengers that it is closely monitoring the situation.
'Our teams are actively monitoring the situation and will promptly keep you informed of further updates. Before heading to the airport, please check your flight status on our website or app,' the statement added.
Airports reopened
These six airports are part of the 32 airports across India that were reopened for civilian flights on Monday after being temporarily shut due to airspace restrictions in the wake of the military conflict between India and Pakistan.
In a related development, an IndiGo flight (6E2045) from Delhi to Amritsar returned to the national capital after precautionary blackout measures were enforced at the Amritsar airport.
Flight tracking data from Flightradar24.com indicated the flight had been airborne for some time before being rerouted back to Delhi due to the closure of Amritsar airport.
Amritsar is among the airports that were reopened for civilian flights on Monday following the recent conflict.
IndiGo on Saturday announced flexible measures to support passengers amid northern India airport closures due to security concerns. Passengers scheduled to travel to or from affected airports can now rebook their flights to or from nearby airports without any additional charges. IndiGo is waiving change and cancellation fees for bookings made during this disruption. The airline is planning relief flights and will provide updates as plans are confirmed.
IndiGo stressed that their team is committed to assisting passengers through this uncertain time. 'We understand the uncertainty this situation may have caused and want to assure you that our team is here to help,' the airline said in a statement.
These measures apply across IndiGo's network for all eligible bookings while the impacted airports remain closed.
Also read: UAE's Etihad Airways Flights To Pakistan Face Disruptions Amid Conflict With India
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