IndiGo has cancelled flights to several cities until 10 May 2025, citing security concerns. Mumbai Airport urges passengers to arrive early due to enhanced security measures and longer wait times. Passengers are advised to cooperate with staff and check official channels for updates.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday convened a high-level meeting in the national capital to review the prevailing border situation and evaluate security arrangements at airports across the country.
Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, security has been heightened outside Shri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport in Amritsar. The entire functions of the airport are shut until further notice.
The Fact Check unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has revealed that all social media posts claiming the ban of entry to airports across India are fake.
Amid the escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan, several airlines have issued advisories urging passengers to reach the airports three hours before flights depart.
The meeting aimed at assessing preparedness and operational readiness in light of recent developments as Pakistan launched a significant missile and drone attack targeting India's Jammu region and Rajasthan including Satwari, Samba, RS Pura, Arnia and Jaisalmer. However, all missiles were in
All passengers at all airports will undergo secondary ladder point security check (LPSC). Visitor entry to terminal buildings has been banned. Air marshal will be deployed accordingly, the sources added.
Several flights scheduled for arrival and departures from Delhi Airport were cancelled on Thursday due to the closure of airspace, said airport sources.