Flights Have Been Canceled at Several Airports Due to Airport Shutdowns
So, What's the Deal with Those Flight Cancellations to Jammu and Srinagar?
Looks like Indian airline companies are scrapping their flights to several cities, including Jammu and Srinagar, due to restrictions on airspace. The reason behind this move? Actions taken by the Indian armed forces against terror target siting in Pakistan that have resulted in missile strikes.
According to Air India, they have called off their flights to and from Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot until noon. This decision comes as a response to the volatile situation at hand.
Now, here's an interesting twist: Pakistan and India have mutually decided to maintain their airspace restrictions for each other's aircraft until June 24, 2025. This limitation has also affected flights from Delhi, which need to take longer routes to reach western destinations due to the airspace closure. But it seems there’s no direct impact on flights going specifically to Jammu and Srinagar, crucial cities in the Kashmir region.
Nonetheless, despite the airspace restrictions between India and Pakistan, international carriers have resumed flying over Pakistani airspace for their east-west connections, including those landing in India.
On a separate note, the Election Commission of India (ECI), has refuted former Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations of 'match-fixing' regarding the Maharashtra elections. The ECI has stated that they will only respond if Mr. Gandhi communicates his concerns directly to them. So, that's that! Just remember to double-check your flight schedule if you're planning a trip to Jammu, Srinagar, or any other affected city, and stay informed about the latest developments in this region.
The ongoing unrest between India and Pakistan has extended to their airspace, with restrictions in place until June 24, 2025, affecting several domestic flights. Although international carriers have resumed flying over Pakistani airspace, local flights to Jammu and Srinagar, crucial cities in Kashmir, seem less impacted. On the other hand, the political landscape in India heats up as the Election Commission of India (ECI) addresses allegations of 'match-fixing' regarding the Maharashtra elections, emphasizing that they will only respond to direct communications from parties involved.
