Airports Re-opoened: Indian aircraft have now been completely opened under the instructions of Indian Air Force. Apart from this, the 32 airports which have been closed during tension between India and Pakistan have also been ordered to be opened. Airports Authority of India (AAI) said, for the attention of the passengers; A notice was issued to temporarily shut down 32 airports for civil aircraft operations by 05:29 pm on 15 May 2025. It is reported that these airports have now been opened for civil aircraft operations with immediate effect.

During this time, passengers were advised to keep an eye on the websites of airlines for regular updates and directly contact the airlines to know the status of the flight. Due to this, not only will it help in reducing air traffic, but both domestic and international airlines will also benefit.

On May 7, the Indian Army targeted nine terrorist bases in Pakistan under ‘Operation Sindoor’ and avenged the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, killing 26 innocent people. Most of them were tourists. Furious with the action of the Indian Army, Pakistan also carried out Loc and cross -border attacks with drones and missiles. In view of this, the ban as a precaution was to remain in force till Saturday morning, but later it was extended to 05:29 am in the event of tension.

List of airports opened

1. Adhampur
2. Ambala
3. Amritsar
4. Avantipur
5. Bathinda
6. Bhuj
7. Bikaner
8. Chandigarh
9. Halwara
10. Hindon
11. Jaisalmer
12. Jammu
13. Jamnagar
14. Jodhpur
15. Kandla
16. Kangra (gaggal)
17. Keshod
18. Kishangarh
19. Kullu Manali (Bhuntar)
20. Leh
21. Ludhiana
22. Mundra
23. Nalia
24. Pathankot
25. Patiala
26. Porbandar
27. Rajkot (Hirasar)
28. Sarsawa
29. Shimla
30. Srinagar
31. Thois
32. Uttalai

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Operation Sindoor: The Indian Army today exited 9 terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan -occupied Kashmir under ‘Operation Sindoor’. Due to this, the operation of flights in northern and western India was badly affected on Wednesday. More than 200 flights were canceled. At least 18 airports, including Srinagar, were temporarily closed.

165-160 flights of IndiGo alone canceled

According to sources, Srinagar, Leh, Jammu, Amritsar, Pathankot, Chandigarh, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Shimla, Dharamshala, Jamnagar and many other airports were closed as precautions. IndiGo alone stopped its schedule 165–160 flights.

IndiGo said in a statement, more than 165 IndiGo flights from many airports (Amritsar, Bikaner, Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Gwalior, Jammu, Jodhpur, Kishangarh, Leh, Rajkot and Srinagar) have been canceled due to government notification on aircraft sanctions. The company said that passengers affected by this can either get their flight residuals or can request a request for refund.

Large scale canceled flights

Air India has also canceled its flights on a large scale. The airline, citing the instructions of the aviation officers, said, “Flights coming from Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot are being canceled till 05:29 am on May 10.” it has been said that during this time it is said that during this period, passengers having valid tickets for the journey will be offered a discount or full refund at a reproach fee.

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In view of the previving situation, air India has canceled all its flys to and from the following stations – Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot – Tilla 12 7 May, pending further updates from authorities.…

– Air India (@Airindia) May 6, 2025

SpiceJet, Akasa Air, Air India Express and Regional Airline Star Air are also among those affected. SpiceJet said, “Airports in parts of North India including Dharamshala, Leh, Jammu, Srinagar and Amritsar are closed till further orders.” The company advised the affected passengers to choose alternative options or refunds.

At least 35 flights were canceled at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, affecting both domestic and international operations. American Airlines and other foreign airlines have canceled their services from Delhi Airports. Qatar Airways has also temporarily suspended its flights for Pakistan due to the shutdown of Pakistani aircraft.

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Flight cancellation refund rules: The armed forces of India have carried out air strikes on terrorist bases settled in Pakistan today i.e. on 7 May. The Indian armed forces have avenged the gruesome terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Kashmir on 22 April. Operation was verified for this. In which 9 terrorist bases have been destroyed. After this operation of the Indian Armed Forces, there has been a panic in Pakistan.

In view of this, the Government of India has closed 9 airports in the country. That is, flights have been banned from these airports. Due to which many flights have also been canceled. If it also includes your flight. So will you get a refund or not. Know what is the rule.

In a situation like war, flight cancell will be refunded?

Let me tell you if a situation like war is formed. And the flight is canceled. So in such a situation, refund can be found. Explain that flights have been stopped at about 9 airports in the country. Due to which many flights have been canceled. If your flight is also included in it. Then you are entitled to refund. According to the rules, you should get complete refund without any cancellation charge.

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Because this decision has been taken by the airline. According to the rules of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, if the flight of the airline mistakes is canceled. Then in such a situation the passenger gets the entire money back. However, you need to call the airline helpline and get information.

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What will be its process?

If your flight is canceled, then you have to go to the airline website or app. There you have to check cancel flights and refund status. And you do not see the status of refund there. Then you should call the customer care and get information.

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And you have booked tickets from a third party site. So for refund you have to contact there. But if the airline refuses to give you a refund. Then you can complain about it by visiting DGCA’s official website https://www.dgca.gov.in/digigov- portal/.

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