New Delhi: Major carriers Air India and IndiGo on Tuesday abruptly cancelled flight operations to several northern and western Indian cities. These airlines cited “developments and security concerns” as reasons for the cancellations.
Tata Group-owned Air India announced the cancellation of flights from Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot on Tuesday.
“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,” Air India’s post read.
“We are monitoring the situation and will keep you updated. For more information, please call our Contact Centre on 011-69329333 / 011-69329999 or visit our website http://airindia.com,” the announcement added.
IndiGo issued a similar advisory, suspending flights to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar, and Rajkot.
The exact nature of the “developments” was not specified in its notification. Both airlines hinted at a precautionary move based on evolving security or operational scenarios, reported Hindustan Times.
“We understand how this may disrupt your travel plans, and regret the inconvenience caused. 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. If you need assistance, we’re just a message or call away. And forever ready to help,” the statement read.
Earlier, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) had announced the reopening of 32 airports across northern and western India for civil flight operations. The airports had to be shut for the tension between India and Pakistan.
Meanwhile, the Indian Army reportedly claimed that a small number of drones were spotted on Monday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba.
