Air India, IndiGo cancel flights to multiple cities; Jammu, Leh, Amritsar, Chandigarh among those affected—Check advisory

Amid tensions along the India-Pakistan border, major Indian carriers — IndiGo and Air India — have announced the cancellation of their flights to multiple destinations across northern and western India for Tuesday, 13th May.

Both airlines have said the move comes in light of the “latest developments” and is aimed at ensuring passenger safety. Flights to and from cities including Jammu, Leh, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Rajkot, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Srinagar, and Jodhpur have been affected.

IndiGo suspends flights to 6 cities

IndiGo Airlines said it has cancelled all flights to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar, and Rajkot for the day.

“In light of the latest developments and with your safety as our utmost priority, flights to and from these destinations are cancelled for May 13, 2025,” the airline said in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter).

IndiGo urged passengers to check flight status on its website or app before heading to the airport, and assured that its teams are monitoring the situation closely and are ready to assist. Earlier, the airline had stated that it would resume operations in a phased manner following government clearance to reopen airports.

Air India cancels flights to and from 8 cities

Air India followed suit, cancelling two-way flights for Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot.

The airline, too, cited safety concerns and said it was coordinating with authorities. “We are monitoring the situation and will keep you updated,” Air India said in a travel advisory.

Air India had earlier expressed intent to gradually restart operations to affected cities, after the Airports Authority of India (AAI) gave a green light to reopen 32 airports that had been closed due to ongoing tensions.

Indo-Pak Tensions: Drone sightings and military response

The decision by both airlines comes just a day after the AAI allowed the reopening of dozens of airports that were shut amid increasing military alertness in northern India.

According to ANI, citing sources in the Indian Army, drones from Pakistan intruded into the Samba sector of Jammu and Kashmir late Monday night. The Indian air defence systems responded swiftly, intercepting the drones in a controlled operation.

“There’s nothing to be alarmed about. A very small number of drones were detected and engaged promptly. The situation is calm and fully under control,” Army sources said.

On Monday, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) announced the reopening of 32 airports in northern and western India for civil flight operations, just days after their temporary closure had been extended until May 15 amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan.

What travellers should do?

Passengers scheduled to fly to or from the affected locations are advised to:

-Check real-time flight status via airline websites or mobile apps
-Contact airline customer support for rescheduling or refunds
-Stay updated with official advisories on social media platforms

Both Air India and IndiGo have assured that once safety clearances are confirmed, they will resume services in a phased manner. With the India-Pakistan border situation still evolving, the status of flight operations remains fluid. Travellers are advised to remain alert and follow updates from airlines and the Airports Authority of India for the latest developments.