- By Sahelee Rakshit
- Sat, 10 May 2025 11:41 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
IndiGo has announced that passengers who were about to fly in and out of the currently shuttered airports, can now do so from "another nearby airport without any additional charges." IndiGo serves ten of the thirty-two airports in central and northwestern India that are now closed. They are- Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Leh, Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Kishangarh, and Rajkot.
While the airports are scheduled to remain closed till 5:29 AM on May 15, it is expected that they might open soon after India and Pakistan agreed to ceasefire on Saturday.
IndiGo also intends to run more flights to alleviate the influx of stranded customers.
"Due to security reasons, until airports reopen, IndiGo stands committed to supporting its customers during this time. We understand the uncertainty this situation may have caused and want to assure you that our team is here to help. Change and cancellation fees are being waived for bookings made during this period. If customers were scheduled to fly into or out of the impacted airports, they may now choose to travel from or to another nearby airport without any additional charges.This flexibility is available across our network for eligible bookings. We are also planning to operate relief flights to support stranded passengers and will share updates as these plans are confirmed,” IndiGo said in a statement.
Flight Chaos At IGI Airport
Flight disruptions continue to affect travellers at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, with at least 60 domestic flights cancelled on Saturday alone amid heightened security concerns, according to sources cited by PTI. The cancellations come as tensions between India and Pakistan escalate, prompting authorities to tighten airspace controls and implement increased safety protocols.
Between 5:00 am and 2:30 pm, 30 departures and 30 arrivals were cancelled at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA). On Friday, 138 flights had already been cancelled by various airlines. Disruptions at Delhi Airport have persisted for several days.
