Delhi Airport Update: Operations to remain normal; flights may get impacted

Delhi Airport Update: Operations to remain normal; flights may get impacted

The Delhi Airport announced today that the operations will remain normal while some flight schedules and security processing timings maybe impacted due to evolving airspace conditions.

In a post on X, Delhi Airport posted an advisory issued at 12.25 PM today, May 9.

The Airport authorities also urged passengers to check with their airlines for the latest updates and rely only on official sources.

Meanwhile, seven Gujarat airports have been closed to civil flights amid rising tensions.

The temporary shutdown comes under the latest series of Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) aimed at bolstering national defence readiness.

Six flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport in Patna have also been cancelled until Sunday as tensions escalate between India and Pakistan.

Earlier, Akasa airlines also in a post advised passengers to reach airports three hours before departure.

Passengers have also been requested to carry valid government-approved photo identification documents.

In a post on X, Akasa Airlines in a post wrote, “Travel Update: Due to enhanced security measures at all airports across India, we request you to reach the airport at least 3 hours prior to departure, to ensure a seamless check-in and boarding experience. Please ensure you carry valid government-approved photo identification documents for entry to the airport. In addition to your check-in baggage, only 1 handbag weighing upto 7 kgs will be permitted. As per regulatory guidelines, all passengers will be required to undergo secondary security checks prior to boarding.”

“To save time, we encourage you to check in online on http://akasaair.com or our mobile app. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding and look forward to welcoming you aboard the Akasa experience,” the statement added.

Air India has also issued a separate advisory requesting passengers to reach airports three hours before departure.

This comes in after the Pakistan army resorted to firing across the Line of Control (Loc) in Uri. Kupwara, Tangdhar and Karnah sectors of Jammu and Kashmuir, violating the ceasefire. 

With inputs from agencies