Operation Sindoor: These 9 airports including Jammu, Jodhpur, Chandigarh to remain closed till 10 May

Air India has announced the cancellation of flights to and from several airports in the country, following a notification from aviation authorities regarding the closure of these airports under Operation Sindoor. The affected stations include Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot, with cancellations valid until 5:29 am IST on May 10.

Passengers holding valid tickets for travel during this period will be offered a one-time waiver for rescheduling charges or a full refund for cancellations.

The move comes amid ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, following the Indian Army's precision strikes on Pakistani terror camps. In response to the escalating security situation, Air India and Air India Express cancelled all flights to and from the listed locations till 12 noon on 7 May, pending further instructions from the authorities.

“In view of the prevailing situation, Air India has cancelled all its flights to and from the following stations – Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot – till 12 noon on 7 May, pending further updates from authorities. Two international flights en route to Amritsar are being diverted to Delhi. We regret the inconvenience caused due to this unforeseen disruption,” the airline stated.

Air India Express also posted an update on social media platform X, requesting guests to confirm their flight status:

"Multiple flights on our network are impacted due to prevailing restrictions. For alerts and notifications on flights, please ensure your contact details are updated on http://airindiaexpress.com/manage-booking."

SpiceJet has also issued a flight advisory for airports in northern India, urging passengers to check for updates before travelling.

"In view of the prevailing situation, Air India has cancelled all its flights to and from the following stations - Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot - till 12 noon on 7 May, pending further updates from authorities. Two international flights en route to Amritsar are being diverted to Delhi. We regret the inconvenience caused due to this unforeseen disruption," the post read.#TravelAdvisoryAir India flights to and from the following stations – Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot – are being cancelled till 0529 hrs IST on 10 May following a notification from aviation authorities on closure of these…

— Air India (@airindia) May 7, 2025

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