
As India-Pakistan tensions escalated, India launched Operation Sindoor, following which multiple airports across northern and western India were closed due to security concerns. On Monday, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) announced that the 32 airports that were closed have reopened now.
The announcement comes two days after the ceasefire was announced between the two nations. Pakistan, since the India strike, has continued to violate the ceasefire and also resorted to drone attacks in multiple Indian cities.
"Attention Flyers; reference notice issued for the temporary closure of 32 Airports for civil Aircraft operations till 05:29 hrs of 15 May 2025. It is informed that these Airports are now available for civil Aircraft operations with immediate effect," the Airports Authority of India (AAI) said.
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This came a day after the Indian Armed Forces attacked nine specific sites linked to terrorism under Operation Sindoor.
On May 9, a droneattackonSrinagarairport was reported and countermeasures were activated. News agency PTI quoting officials confirmed thatthese attacks on Srinagar airport and Awantipora air base were thwarted.
The closure of these airports resulted in cancellation of over 500 flights, with many carriers offering passengers the option of complete refunds or flight rescheduling.
Moreover, passengers are advised to check flight status directly with the airlines and monitor their websites for updates.