India-Pakistan Tension: 24 airports of the country closed due to tension, SpiceJet and Indigo issued an advisory


Posted on 9th May 2025 11:28 am by rohit kumar

Pakistan is furious with the Indian action taken under Operation Sindoor. The situation on the border has changed rapidly in the last 36 hours. Given these circumstances, an alert has been issued at airports across the country. Amidst India-Pakistan tension, 24 airports in Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh have been temporarily closed for civilian flights. At the same time, many airlines have also issued advisories. Indigo and SpiceJet have issued travel advisories and asked passengers to take more precautions. SpiceJet said - Reach the airport at least three hours in advance Meanwhile, SpiceJet and Indigo have also issued travel advisories. Aviation company SpiceJet tweeted that security measures have been increased at all airports. Given security measures, passengers are advised to reach the airport at least 3 hours before departure so that the check-in and boarding process can run smoothly. IndiGo said - Strict security measures are being taken at airports.

At the same time, IndiGo has also issued a travel advisory. The airline has appealed to the passengers by tweeting that strict security measures are being taken at all airports in this extraordinary time. We request that you allow some extra time for your journey for security checks and formalities. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. IndiGo has also said that no additional charge will be levied for cancelling or making any changes in the booking made on or before May 8, 2025, for travel to Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Leh, Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Kishangarh, and Rajkot. However, the airline has said that this can be done only till May 22, 2025. After this, a charge will be levied for cancelling or making changes to the tickets booked for travel to these places. 24 airports closed due to India-Pakistan tension, strict security rules implemented

Amid India-Pakistan tension, 24 airports in Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh have been temporarily closed for civilian flights. These areas are near the India-Pakistan border or are strategically sensitive. The closure is aimed at ensuring security from air strikes or drone attacks, as Pakistan carried out drone attacks in areas like Pathankot, Jalandhar, and Jaisalmer.

 

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In addition, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has instructed all airports and airlines to increase security measures.

 

BCAS issued security instructions

Under the instructions of BCAS, secondary ladder point checking of all passengers will be mandatory, and entry of visitors to terminal buildings is prohibited. Air marshals will be deployed at airports. Air India said on social media that domestic passengers will now have to reach the airport three hours in advance, and check-in will close 75 minutes in advance. This step has been taken due to the possibility of retaliatory actions by Pakistan after Operation Sindoor. Passengers have been asked to check the flight status.

 

India foiled Pakistan's attacks.

 

Pakistan tried to carry out drone attacks in India on Thursday night. But the Indian Army gave a befitting reply to the attacks. After this, there was a blackout from Jammu to Rajasthan. With this, the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals being played in Dharamsala was stopped midway, and after some time, it was decided to cancel it. At the same time, the Indian Air Defense Forces have shot down a jet of Pakistani Air Force jet in the Pathankot sector and two Pakistani drones in the Naushera sector.

 

Navy also took action.

 

After the changed circumstances on the border, the Indian Navy has also retaliated on Pakistan through the sea route. The Indian Navy has taken action on Karachi and Lahore to respond to Pakistan's actions.

 

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will hold a meeting.

 

Meanwhile, news has come that Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will hold a review meeting today regarding Operation Sindoor and the changed situation after that. CDS and the chiefs of the three armies will also be present in this meeting.

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