As tensions mount following Operation Sindoor, IndiGo Airlines has waived change and cancellation fees for bookings made on or before May 8 for travel until May 22, 2025 to and from ten sensitive cities across India.
#6EUpdate: Bookings made on or before 8th May 2025 are eligible for change/cancellation fee waiver for travel until 22nd May 2025 to and from #Srinagar, #Jammu, #Amritsar, #Leh, #Chandigarh, #Dharamshala, #Bikaner, #Jodhpur, #Kishangarh & #Rajkot.
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) May 8, 2025
The affected cities include: Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Leh, Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Kishangarh, and Rajkot, as per the airline’s official statement posted on X under #6EUpdate.
Travel advisory across airlines
Amid security escalations, airlines have urged passengers to arrive at airports early due to intensified screening measures.
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IndiGo advised passengers to “allow some extra time” for airport formalities.
In these extraordinary times, heightened security measures are taken up across all airports. We request you to allow some extra time for your journey to accommodate security checks and formalities. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) May 8, 2025
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Air India asked flyers to reach the airport at least three hours before departure, citing enhanced BCAS protocols.
In view of an order by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security on enhanced measures at airports, passengers across India are advised to arrive at their respective airports at least three hours prior to scheduled departure to ensure smooth check-in and boarding.…
— Air India (@airindia) May 8, 2025
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SpiceJet echoed the same, with check-in counters closing 75 minutes before take-off.
These advisories are part of broader national security precautions following increased drone activity, airspace threats, and airport shutdowns in Northern India.
