Several airlines, including Air India, Indigo and SpiceJet, advised passengers to arrive at their respective airports at least three hours before the prescribed departure on Thursday amidst increasing Indo-Pak tension.
Additionally, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has banned the entry of visitors into the terminal building of airports and has also examined the secondary ladder for all flights as part of the increased security system. Secondary ladder points to re -examine passengers and their hand items before riding on the flight in point checking. This is in addition to primary security check.
“In view of an order by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security on increased measures at airports, passengers from across India are advised to leave and board the schedule at least three hours before the schedule at their respective airports. Ensure 75 minutes before the check-in is closed,” Air India posted on X.
In view of an order by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security on increased measures at airports, passengers from across India are advised to ensure smooth check-in and boarding before scheduled departure at least three hours before the scheduled departure at their respective airports.
– Indian air (@Airindia) May 8, 2025
Along with the target of Jammu by Pakistan, several military stations near the Western border were also successfully thwarted by consultant, India’s air defense systems after air strikes of airstrikes.
In these extraordinary times, increased security measures are taken at all airports. We request you to allow you some extra time for your trip to accommodate security checks and formalities. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
– IndiGo (@indigigo6e) May 8, 2025
Efforts were made to include drones and missiles in several areas in Jammu, Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan, incorporating drones and missiles. The officials urged the residents to stay indoors and were cautious due to the active emergency protocols. India has retaliated in view of alleged attacks.
Earlier in the day, the domestic carrier canceled around 430 flights on Thursday, which is about three percent of the total scheduled flights in the country, as 27 airports remain closed till May 10.
The tension between the two neighbors increased considerably after India’s Operation Sindoor on Wednesday – in response to the Pahgam killings – and the post -failed attempt of Pakistan to attack 15 Indian cities.
On Wednesday, over 300 flights were canceled, and operating at 21 airports in northern and western India was suspended.
Today in a media briefing today, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that the growth will be responded by Pakistan and is being properly responded to.
“The original growth was made by Pakistan on 22 April. We are the ones who are responding to that growth with the action taken tomorrow morning. And then, I would like to emphasize that the action was stopped; it was directed to non-citizen, non-monitoring goals, and there is nothing again. There will be nothing again. Now, it will be answered once again, and is given properly,” he said.
