Overview

• The Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 claimed 26 lives, including two foreigners, and disrupted road access, leaving air travel as the primary evacuation option.
• India's Civil Aviation Ministry directed airlines to cap fares, waive cancellation and rescheduling fees, and operate additional flights to assist stranded tourists and victims' families.
• A total of 59 flights, including seven additional services, operated from Srinagar on April 23, transporting over 3,300 passengers and repatriating 25 victims' bodies with accompanying family members.
• Srinagar airport enhanced facilities with food, water, additional tents, and a control room to accommodate increased passenger flow.
• Airlines, including Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air, extended fee waivers and refunds for bookings to and from Srinagar through April 30, ensuring passenger relief during the crisis.