Airports affected by the suspension of operations included major strategic hubs such as Srinagar, Leh, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Jammu, Pathankot, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Shimla, Dharamshala, and Jamnagar. According to aviation sources, flight operations were halted as a precautionary measure amid the escalating cross-border military situation.
Commercial airlines including Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India Express, Akasa Air, and multiple international carriers cancelled scheduled services to and from these zones. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Ministry of Civil Aviation were on high alert, issuing advisories for airspace management and rerouting to ensure passenger safety.
The cancellation of more than 200 flights triggered widespread confusion and frustration among passengers, especially at high-traffic airports like Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad, which serve as connecting hubs for flights to affected regions. Travel apps showed a surge in “cancelled” and “rescheduled” tags throughout the morning and early afternoon.
