Flight Operations Disrupted Amid India-Pakistan Tensions: Air India and IndiGo Cancel Multiple Flights on May 13, 2025


🔹 Flight Cancellations Announced by Air India

On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, Air India officially announced the cancellation of two-way flight operations to and from the following eight airports:

  • Jammu

  • Leh

  • Jodhpur

  • Amritsar

  • Bhuj

  • Jamnagar

  • Chandigarh

  • Rajkot

The airline posted a statement on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, stating:

"In view of the latest developments and keeping your safety in mind, flights to and from Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot are cancelled for Tuesday, 13th May."

Air India further assured passengers that they are closely monitoring the situation and will provide timely updates as operations resume in the coming days.

🔹 IndiGo Follows with Six Airport Cancellations

Following Air India's decision, IndiGo Airlines also issued a travel advisory cancelling its flight operations for May 13, 2025, at the following six airports:

  • Jammu

  • Amritsar

  • Chandigarh

  • Leh

  • Srinagar

  • Rajkot

IndiGo posted on X:

"In light of the latest developments and with your safety as our utmost priority, flights to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar, and Rajkot are cancelled for 13th May 2025."

Passengers were advised to check their flight status via the IndiGo website or mobile app, and the airline emphasized their teams were available to assist impacted travelers.


🔹 Airports Reopen Following Temporary Shutdown

The Airports Authority of India (AAI), on Monday, announced the reopening of 32 airports across northern and western India. These airports had been temporarily shut down amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, with the closure initially extended until Thursday, May 15.

Air India acknowledged this update and expressed its intention to gradually resume operations at the affected airports. The airline reiterated that:

"We are working towards progressively commencing flights to and from Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot."

IndiGo also mirrored this sentiment, saying:

"In line with the latest government directives, the airports are open for operations. We will progressively commence operations on the previously closed routes."

🔹 Security Situation: Drone Activity and Military Response

Security concerns have intensified amid reports of drone activity in the Samba sector, located near the India-Pakistan border. According to Indian Army sources:

  • A small number of Pakistani drones entered Indian airspace in the Samba region.

  • These drones were intercepted by India's air defence systems.

  • Red streaks and explosions were reported during interception, sparking concern in nearby areas.

  • The Indian Army confirmed that the situation is under full control and emphasized that there is no reason for alarm.

The ongoing airspace security checks and proactive defence measures may continue to affect commercial flight operations over sensitive air zones.

🔹 Conclusion

The temporary suspension of flight services by Air India and IndiGo comes at a time of heightened security in India’s northern and western airspace. With 32 airports reopening, both airlines are working toward restoring normal operations in phases.

Passengers are advised to stay updated through official airline channels and travel advisories. The evolving India-Pakistan geopolitical situation continues to have a direct impact on civil aviation, requiring coordinated responses from airlines, aviation authorities, and defence agencies.


Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

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