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Air India and Air India Express have suspended flights to several cities due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The cancellations affect key airports including Jammu, Srinagar, and Amritsar, with international flights being diverted to Delhi. SpiceJet also issued advisories for northern airports, warning of potential disruptions. Passengers are advised to check flight status before traveling.

Key Points: Air India Cancels Flights Amid India-Pakistan Tensions

  • Air India cancels flights to 9 cities
  • International flights diverted to Delhi
  • SpiceJet issues advisory for northern airports
  • Passengers urged to check flight status
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Air India and Air India Express cancel flights amid tensions between India and Pakistan

Air India and Air India Express suspend flights to multiple cities as tensions escalate between India and Pakistan following military strikes.

"In view of the prevailing situation, Air India has cancelled all its flights to and from the following stations... - Air India"

New Delhi, May 7

Amid ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan following the Indian Army's precision strikes on Pakistani terror camps, Air India and Air India Express airlines on Wednesday cancelled all flights to and from certain locations in the country till noon today.

Taking to social media X, the Air India airlines stated that flights from Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot would be cancelled till further notice and updates from 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 post read.

Taking to social media X, Air India Express airlines in a post regretted the inconvenience and requested 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," the post read.

Meanwhile, Spicejet airlines also issued a flight advisory for the airports in the northern parts of the country.

Taking to social media X, the airlines in a post wrote that airports including Dharamshala, Leh, Jammu, Srinagar and Amritsar would be closed until further notice, further stating that departures, arrivals and consequential flights would also be impacted.

The airlines also requested passengers to plan their journey accordingly and check their flight status before flying.

"Due to the ongoing situation, airports in parts of northern India, including Dharamshala (DHM), Leh (IXL), Jammu (IXJ), Srinagar (SXR), and Amritsar (ATQ), are closed until further notice. Departures, arrivals, and consequential flights may be impacted. Passengers are advised to plan their journey accordingly and check flight status," the post read.

- ANI

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