India-Pakistan tensions have escalated following a terrorist attack in Pulwama. Due to security concerns, IndiGo and Air India have cancelled flights to several cities, including Jammu, Srinagar, Amritsar, and Bhuj, on May 13th. A drone alert is in effect.
Airlines Alert: India-Pakistan tensions are rising again following the terrorist attack in Pulwama. This is directly impacting air services. IndiGo and Air India have cancelled their flights to several cities, including Jammu, Srinagar, Amritsar, and Bhuj, on May 13th due to security concerns.
Why were the flights cancelled?
Recent drone sightings in Punjab, Rajasthan, and Jammu have prompted airlines to issue advisories and suspend flights, prioritizing passenger safety.
While the situation had normalized somewhat following a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, recent hostile actions from Pakistan have renewed tensions.
Which Air India flights were cancelled?
Air India cancelled all flights to and from the following cities on May 13th:
- Jammu
- Srinagar
- Amritsar
- Bhuj
- Chandigarh
- Leh
- Jodhpur
- Jamnagar
- Rajkot
The company's advisory directs passengers to contact Air India customer service for flight status, rebooking, and refunds.
IndiGo also cancelled flights
IndiGo also cancelled all its flights to Jammu, Srinagar, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, and Rajkot on May 13th. The company shared this information on social media, urging passengers to remain calm and contact IndiGo's website or customer support for updates.
Blackout and school/college closures
Schools and colleges have been closed in several areas of Punjab as a security precaution. This closure order particularly affects educational institutions in Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Firozpur, Fazilka, and Pathankot.
A sudden blackout occurred in Amritsar at 9 PM on Monday. An IndiGo flight (6E 2045) from Delhi to Amritsar was diverted back to Delhi as a result.
Drone activity near the border
Following Prime Minister Modi's address to the nation, drone activity was again reported near the border areas last night. Reports of drone movements emerged from several locations, including near New Amritsar, although this has not been officially confirmed by the administration.
What should passengers do?
If you have booked a flight to Jammu, Srinagar, Amritsar, or Bhuj on May 13th, immediately check your flight status on the airline's website or by contacting customer service. Rebooking and refund options are available for cancelled flights.
