Indian carriers issue fresh travel advisories, cancel more flights till May 10

IANS May 7, 2025 373 views

Indian domestic carriers are experiencing widespread flight cancellations across multiple northern airports until May 10. Airlines like Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet have issued travel advisories affecting over 165 flights. Passengers can reschedule or obtain full refunds without additional charges. The disruptions appear connected to recent government airspace notifications and potential security considerations.

"Customers can reschedule or cancel bookings at no additional cost" - IndiGo Airlines
New Delhi, May 7: Domestic carriers issued fresh advisories for air travellers on Wednesday as they cancelled more flights till May 10 following a notification from aviation authorities, asking passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

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Multiple airlines suspend flights to northern Indian destinations

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Passengers advised to check flight status before travel

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Full refunds and rescheduling available without charges

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Cancellations linked to government airspace restrictions

Air India said that its flights to and from the following destinations – 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 airports".

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

According to IndiGo, due to government notification on airspace restrictions, "over 165 IndiGo flights from multiple airports (Amritsar, Bikaner, Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Gwalior, Jammu, Jodhpur, Kishangarh, Leh, Rajkot, and Srinagar) are cancelled until 0529 hrs IST of May 10, 2025".

Customers are encouraged to check their flight status on our website or mobile app before heading to the airport.

"Customers whose flights are affected can reschedule the booking on the next available flight or opt to cancel their bookings at no additional cost, and a full refund will be processed. These changes can be managed directly through our website," the low-cost carrier said in a fresh post on X.

Earlier, SpiceJet said that 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," it added.

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Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
This is really frustrating for travelers! I had a wedding to attend in Jammu next week. While I understand the security concerns, airlines should provide better compensation than just refunds - maybe hotel vouchers for stranded passengers? 🛫
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Priya M.
Safety first! Better to cancel flights than risk civilian lives. Our armed forces are doing their duty to protect us from cross-border terrorism. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Amit S.
The airlines are handling this well by offering free rescheduling. But why isn't the government giving more clarity on when normal operations will resume? Business travelers need better information to plan.
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Neha P.
My brother is posted in Leh and we were supposed to visit him. Now plans are cancelled. But I fully support our government's actions - we cannot tolerate terrorism from across the border. Stay strong India!
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Vikram J.
The real heroes are our pilots and ground staff handling this crisis. Imagine coordinating 165+ flight cancellations! Airlines should invest more in crisis management training after this experience.
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Sanjay R.
While security is paramount, the economic impact is huge - tourism in Kashmir and Ladakh will suffer during peak season. Hope the situation normalizes soon. Maybe railways should add special trains as alternative?

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