As part of precautionary measures following Operation Sindoor, at least 13 airports across India have been shut till 0529 hrs IST on 10 May, causing widespread flight cancellations. If your travel plans have been affected, here’s what you need to know about getting a refund or rescheduling your flight hassle-free.

Affected Airports

Flights to and from the following cities have been suspended:

  • Jammu

  • Srinagar

  • Leh

  • Amritsar

  • Chandigarh

  • Rajkot

  • Jodhpur

  • Gwalior

  • Kishangarh

  • Dharamshala

  • Bikaner

  • Bhuj

  • Jamnagar

What Air India and IndiGo are offering

Air India

Passengers booked on flights to/from the above destinations between now and 10 May (0529 hrs) are eligible for:

  • Full refund with no cancellation fee

  • One-time rescheduling without any additional charges

To claim: Visit Air India’s website, log in with your booking details, or contact the nearest Air India office.

IndiGo

IndiGo has also suspended flights to/from these regions and is offering:

  • Full fare refund

  • Free date change/rebooking for affected sectors

To claim: Use the Manage Booking section at goIndiGo.in or contact IndiGo customer care.

 General tips for passengers

  • Do not proceed to the airport without checking your flight status online.

  • Act quickly if you want to reschedule for later dates — options may get booked fast.

  • Keep an eye on SMS/emails from airlines for updates.

This temporary suspension of flights comes amid India’s military action targeting terror sites across the border, prompting precautionary closures by aviation authorities. More airline updates are expected if the situation evolves.

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