NEW DELHI: At least 60 domestic flights at Delhi airport were cancelled on Saturday, as security was tightened and 32 airports in northern and western India were temporarily closed amid rising military tensions between India and Pakistan, a source told news agency PTI.
Between 5.00 am and 2.30 pm, the Delhi airport experienced cancellations of 30 departing and 30 arriving domestic flights.
The previous day saw 138 flight cancellations at the Delhi airport across various airlines.The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has witnessed numerous flight cancellations in recent days.
Sharing a post on X, Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) said that airport operations continue as normal. "However, due to evolving airspace conditions and enhanced security measures as directed by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, some flight schedules may be impacted and security processing times may take longer," it added.
Travellers are advised to arrive at the airport earlier to account for potential security check delays. DIAL has also requested passengers to maintain cooperation with airline staff and security personnel to ensure smooth operations.
Civilian flights at 32 airports in northern and western India, including Srinagar and Amritsar, will remain suspended until May 15.
Between 5.00 am and 2.30 pm, the Delhi airport experienced cancellations of 30 departing and 30 arriving domestic flights.
The previous day saw 138 flight cancellations at the Delhi airport across various airlines.The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has witnessed numerous flight cancellations in recent days.
Sharing a post on X, Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) said that airport operations continue as normal. "However, due to evolving airspace conditions and enhanced security measures as directed by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, some flight schedules may be impacted and security processing times may take longer," it added.
Travellers are advised to arrive at the airport earlier to account for potential security check delays. DIAL has also requested passengers to maintain cooperation with airline staff and security personnel to ensure smooth operations.
Civilian flights at 32 airports in northern and western India, including Srinagar and Amritsar, will remain suspended until May 15.
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