Centre extends closure of 24 airports till May 14 amid India-Pakistan tensions | Latest News India

The Union government has extended the closure of 24 airports across the country till May 14, as tensions escalate between New Delhi and Islamabad following Operation Sindoor and a foiled drone attack by Pakistan’s military.

On Thursday, the Civil Aviation Ministry had announced that 24 airports would be closed for civil flight operations till May 10.

Several airlines have also issued travel advisories for passengers and asked for them to remain updated on airport closures and enhanced security protocols.

IndiGo announced that all flights to and from Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Leh, Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Kishangarh, and Rajkot have been cancelled until midnight on May 10.

Airports will be closed till May 14 in cities such as Chandigarh, Srinagar, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Bhuntar, Kishangarh, Patiala, Shimla, Jaisalmer, Pathankot, Jammu, Bikaner, Leh, Porbander and others.

At Delhi’s IGI airport, authorities stated that flight operations had been affected due to tightened security protocol. 

A total of 66 domestic departures and 63 arrivals, as well as 5 international departures and 4 arrivals, were cancelled between 5 am and 2 pm on Friday, reported PTI.

“Delhi airport operations remain normal. However, due to evolving airspace conditions and heightened security measures, some flight schedules and security processing timings may be impacted,’ DIAL said in a post on X.

(Developing story. Details awaited.)