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Flight operations in northern and western India faced major disruptions on Tuesday, with Air India and IndiGo cancelling services to and from several airports due to “latest developments” in the region.
Air India confirmed that it had suspended two-way flights at eight airports for the day: Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot.
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In view of the latest developments and keeping your safety in mind, flights to and from Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot are cancelled for Tuesday, 13th May.We are monitoring the situation and will keep you updated.
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IndiGo also announced similar cancellations, halting operations to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar, and Rajkot for the day.
Neither airline specified the exact cause of the disruption, although the suspended routes point to heightened security precautions or airspace restrictions in India’s northern belt. The move comes amid rising tensions in some parts of the country, though no official security alerts have been issued as of yet.
Passengers travelling to or from the affected destinations have been advised to check with their respective airlines for updates and rebooking options.
The disruption is likely to have a knock-on effect on connecting flights and regional tourism, especially as several of the impacted airports — such as Srinagar and Leh — are major summer gateways.
