Indira Gandhi International Airport has shared a social media post on X welcoming the Airports Authority of India (AAI) announced on Monday that 32 airports temporarily shut in view of the border tensions has resumed its operations.
“Great news! All 32 airports which were temporarily closed are now fully operational, and things are getting back to normal,” Delhi airport wrote. “Thank you for your patience. Please check with your airline for the latest flight information and safe travels!”
The announcement by AAI comes two days after Pakistan agreed to the ceasefire. The restrictions have now been lifted and AAI has urged passengers to check flight schedules with individual airlines and monitor updates posted on their websites.
Suspension by AAI
The suspension was part of border security and logistical measures undertaken after border tensions increased following India’s Operation Sindoor military action against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
The 32 airports were meant to be closed until 5:29 am till May 15, according to the series of notices issued to airports and airlines. However, it has been lifted with immediate effect. Most of the airports were located at defence airfields, and with very few commercial flights each day.
Some affected airports
The affected airports include Srinagar, Jammu, Leh, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Ambala, Ludhiana, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Uttarlai, Rajkot, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Dharamshala, Bathinda, Patiala, Pathankot, Shimla, Kishangarh, Hindon, Porbandar, Mundra, and Kandla.