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Flight Disruptions Widen After India Enforces Airspace Restrictions

Over 200 flights cancelled and 18 airports closed following military strikes in Pakistan and PoK in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

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Overview

  • India's Operation Sindoor targeted terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir after the Pahalgam attack killed 26 civilians.
  • Airspace restrictions have led to the closure of 18 airports in northern and western India, including Srinagar, Jammu, Leh, and Amritsar, until at least May 10.
  • Over 200 flights, both domestic and international, have been cancelled, with several routes rerouted or suspended entirely.
  • Major airlines such as Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, and others have implemented waivers, full refunds, and advisories for affected passengers.
  • Regional tensions persist as airlines and airports urge travelers to verify flight statuses and prepare for continued disruptions.