Overview

• India launched 'Operation Sindoor' on May 7, targeting nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoK in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people.
• Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority imposed a 48-hour airspace closure starting May 6, while India shut down 18 airports in the north and west until May 10.
• Over 600 flights have been cancelled across India and Pakistan, including 430 in India and 147 in Pakistan, as reported by Flightradar24.
• Major airlines, including Emirates, Qatar Airways, and IndiGo, have suspended or rerouted flights, offering waivers and refunds to affected passengers.
• International air traffic has been severely disrupted, with over 25 flights rerouted to avoid Pakistani airspace and significant delays reported at major hubs.