Airspace Crisis: Over 200 Flights Grounded Amid India-Pakistan Tensions

More than 200 flights have been canceled, and at least 18 airports temporarily shut as a result of airspace restrictions following India's missile attacks on terror targets in Pakistan. Major airlines have suspended services to affected airports and offered waivers or refunds to impacted passengers.

In a significant disruption across northern and western India, over 200 flights have been canceled, while at least 18 airports, including Srinagar, have temporarily ceased operations. This comes amid heightened tensions following missile strikes by Indian armed forces on terror targets in Pakistan.

Leading airlines such as Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet, among others, have halted services to and from affected airports, extending waivers or full refunds for cancellations. Sources confirm airports including Leh, Jammu, Amritsar, and Chandigarh are closed until further notice.

Flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport, India's largest, also faced disruptions with dozens of flights canceled. The current suspension follows the Indian military's Operation Sindoor, targeting terror bases, emphasizing the volatile regional security landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)