Heightened Security Grounds Flights: Operation Sindoor's Ripple Effect

SpiceJet has announced the halt of flight operations to and from six northern Indian airports amid heightened security as the Indian Armed Forces engage in 'Operation Sindoor' following a terror attack in Pahalgam. Affected airports include Leh, Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Kandla, and Dharamshala, with flights suspended until 5:29 a.m. IST on May 10.

In a travel advisory posted on the social media platform X, the airline advised passengers to verify flight status prior to airport arrival and apologized for any inconvenience caused. SpiceJet's proactive communication follows IndiGo's similar suspension in 11 cities across northern and central India, complying with aviation authority directives.

The Delhi Airport also issued an advisory after precise airstrikes against nine targets in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. The Indian Armed Forces, detailing 'Operation Sindoor,' confirmed the successful destruction of nine terror sites, emphasizing efforts to avoid civilian harm. Close coordination among airlines seeks to mitigate disruptions while safeguarding passenger safety and comfort.

(With inputs from agencies.)