Do Not Travel: 27 Airports Shut, Forces' Holidays Canceled, High Alert Issued Across West and North India

May 08, 2025 Komal Das

The US and UK advised citizens to avoid parts of India and Pakistan after India’s Operation Sindoor targeting terror infrastructure

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India closed 27 airports for commercial operations until May 10, disrupting air traffic significantly

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Indian airlines cancelled 430 flights; Pakistan airlines cancelled 147, affecting domestic and international schedules

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Flightradar24 reported minimal civilian flights over Pakistan and India’s western corridor due to the sensitive zone

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Affected Indian airports include Srinagar, Jammu, Chandigarh, Jaisalmer, Bhuj, and military charter hubs

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Airlines rerouted or cancelled flights. Air India diverted two flights; American Airlines cancelled its Delhi–New York flight

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Over 250 flights were cancelled Wednesday due to restricted airspace adjustments

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Operation Sindoor and airspace closures have caused widespread flight disruptions across India and Pakistan

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