India's flag carrier, Air India, calls off flights today due to increased tensions between India and Pakistan.

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India's flag carrier, Air India, calls off flights today due to increased tensions between India and Pakistan.

In the bustling city of New Delhi, where the hustle and bustle of daily life continues unabated, Air India and IndiGo airlines took an extraordinary measure on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025. Amidst simmering tensions and heightened security concerns due to the escalating India-Pakistan conflict, these airlines announced the cancellation of two-way flight operations to and from Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot.

Just like IndiGo, Air India made the decision with the safety of passengers top-of-mind, stating in a public announcement, "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." The airlines assured passengers that they were closely monitoring the situation and would keep them updated.

This move followed a similar precautionary announcement from IndiGo regarding flight operations to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar, and Rajkot airports for the same day, May 13th. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) also announced the temporary closure of several airports in northern and western India, including Srinagar and Amritsar, three days earlier. However, these airports were reopened for civil flight operations by May 15th.

Earlier that week, Air India had promised its passengers that it was working towards restarting flights to and from Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot. The airline made the announcement on various platforms, stating that their teams were making steady progress towards resuming operations at these airports.

The situation became tense as red streaks were seen and explosions heard during a blackout in Samb, with Army sources confirming that a small number of drones had infiltrated the Samba sector and were being engaged. However, Army sources reassured the public that the incursion of drones was minimal and there was no need for alarm.

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For the safety of all passengers, flights to and from Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot have been cancelled on Tuesday, 13th May. We are monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as necessary. Stay safe and keep an eye out for our updates.

Despite the general-news of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, some travelers might reconsider their travel plans due to the cancellation of flights to and from certain cities. Meanwhile, for those passionate about lifestyle and travel, additional precautions and flexibility may be required when planning trips to affected regions. Regular updates on politics and general-news regarding the India-Pakistan conflict could provide travelers with valuable information to make informed decisions about their travel choices.

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