Flight cancellations extended till May 10; Airlines issue fresh advisories amid airspace restrictions

Air India announced that all flights to and from Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot have been cancelled until 0529 hrs IST on May 10, in compliance with a notification from aviation authorities regarding airport closures.

New Delhi: Domestic carriers issued fresh advisories for air travellers on Wednesday as they cancelled more flights till May 10 following a notification from aviation authorities, asking passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

Air India said that its flights to and from the following destinations – Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot – “are being cancelled till 0529 hrs IST on 10 May following a notification from aviation authorities on closure of these airports”.

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Passengers holding valid tickets for travel during this period will be offered a one-time waiver on rescheduling charges or a full refund for cancellations, said the airline.

According to IndiGo, due to government notification on airspace restrictions, “over 165 IndiGo flights from multiple airports (Amritsar, Bikaner, Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Gwalior, Jammu, Jodhpur, Kishangarh, Leh, Rajkot, and Srinagar) are cancelled until 0529 hrs IST of May 10, 2025”.

Customers are encouraged to check their flight status on our website or mobile app before heading to the airport.

“Customers whose flights are affected can reschedule the booking on the next available flight or opt to cancel their bookings at no additional cost, and a full refund will be processed. These changes can be managed directly through our website,” the low-cost carrier said in a fresh post on X.

Earlier, SpiceJet said that due to the ongoing situation, “airports in parts of northern India, including Dharamshala (DHM), Leh (IXL), Jammu (IXJ), Srinagar (SXR), and Amritsar (ATQ), are closed until further notice”.

“Departures, arrivals, and consequential flights may be impacted. Passengers are advised to plan their journey accordingly and check flight status,” it added.

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