🚫 Flight Suspensions Across Northern and Western India
Flights have been suspended at 24 airports across northern and western India as tensions escalate between India and Pakistan.
The Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation confirmed the closures in a statement late last night, according to The Washington Post.
🛫 Affected Airports Include Amritsar and Srinagar
The affected airports include:
- Amritsar, in Punjab, close to the Pakistani border
- Srinagar Airport, located in Indian-occupied Kashmir
Domestic carriers have informed passengers that flight suspensions will continue until Saturday.
🚨 Major Airlines Cancel Hundreds of Flights
India’s largest domestic airline, IndiGo, canceled 165 flights on Wednesday.
Other carriers, such as Air India and Air India Express, also canceled a significant number of flights.
Due to the closure of Amritsar Airport, Air India diverted two international flights to New Delhi.
📉 Travel Disruption Expected to Worsen
Travelers across India are being advised to check with airlines before departure, as more cancellations and diversions may follow if tensions continue.
