90 flights cancelled at Delhi airport amid India-Pakistan tensions following Operation Sindoor

Our actions have been focused, measured and non-escalatory in nature. No Pakistani military facilities have been targeted. India has demonstrated considerable restraint in selection of targets and method of execution.”

The statement clarified

We are working closely with all stakeholders to minimize any disruptions to flight schedules. The safety and comfort of our passengers are our foremost priority,

the organisation added

While all our representatives are actively assisting customers, in some cases it may take longer than expected to connect. Please rest assured, we are here to support you. For customers whose flights are impacted by the current disruptions, Air India is offering full refund for cancellations and a one-time waiver on rescheduling fee. This is valid for tickets booked on the impacted flights until 10th May, 2025,

said the carrier

In the prevailing situation, for those personnel holding defence fares who are booked on Air India and Air India Express flights till 31 May 2025, we are offering full refunds on cancellation and a one-time waiver on rescheduling flights up to 30 June 2025 to support their duty commitments,

said Air India

Until the situation is under control, we will be following the decisions made by the central government,

Sirivennela told ANI

All airports have been sealed. No one will be allowed to go in or out except for security personnel and staff,

Shri Sirivennela of Amritsar Police told Indian news agency ANI,

I only found out when I checked my phone. I called the helpline, and they confirmed there were no flights from Hindon terminal.”

Sriwats Gopal, who was flying to Patna, said

There’s no fixed timeline yet. We will share information as we receive updates.”

according to Ghaziabad District Magistrate Deepak Meena, who said

Thankfully, I received an update in time. Now I’m planning to fly from Delhi to Varanasi on a different date.”

Another passenger, Abhishek Jha, shared

Continuing our efforts to provide support to our customers and accommodate their travel plan changes, we are extending full waiver of change and cancellation fees for travel to/from Srinagar until 22nd May 2025, for bookings made on or before 22nd April 2025.”

In an official statement shared on platform X (formerly Twitter), the airline stated

Airspace over Pakistan and the western shoulder of India between Kashmir and Gujarat was free of civilian air traffic as airlines shunned the sensitive zone,

the platform reported, citing real-time data and cancellation statistics

We are aware of the incident but will not share any details,

an Air India official told PTI

Due to changing airspace conditions, some flights have been impacted. Passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest updates and alternate travel arrangements."

Delhi Airport issued a statement on X (formerly Twitter) stating

When we arrived here, we were told the airport is not operational. We don’t know anyone here, we just came back from our trip and now we’re stuck,

said Kavita

Due to changing airspace conditions in the region, all flights to and from Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport are suspended until further notice. For assistance with rescheduling or refunds, please contact your respective airlines.”

In an alert issued on ‘X’, the airport authorities said

We travelled nearly six hours from Hoshiarpur to Mohali, but as soon as we reached here, we got the news,

Yashpal Singh, a resident of Hoshiarpur, who was to fly Dubai, said ... he said

We are rescheduling flights wherever possible and issuing full refunds to those whose travel plans were disrupted,

an agent said

The country’s airspace is closed for all commercial flights at Lahore and Islamabad airports.”

In a statement, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) said

A group called the Resistance Front has claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack. This group is connected with Lashkar-e-Taiba. Pakistan links have been clearly established.”

Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh hours after the airstrikes, Misri said

Pakistan has made an identity in the world as a safe haven for terrorists,

he said