Date: May 13, 2025
Location: New Delhi, India
Several major Indian airlines, including Air India and IndiGo, canceled a large number of flights on Tuesday, May 13, due to rising security threats linked to regional geopolitical tensions. The precautionary measure comes amid heightened alert across northern and western India, especially in areas close to international borders.
Cities like Amritsar, Leh, and various parts of Punjab witnessed significant disruptions in commercial air services. Authorities cited cross-border risk assessments and intelligence inputs as primary factors for the flight cancellations.
Delhi Airport and other major hubs issued travel advisories and urged passengers to stay updated through official airline websites and customer service channels. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) assured the public that the situation is being monitored continuously, and flights will resume once the security situation stabilizes.
Passengers have been advised to refrain from non-essential travel to affected regions and to make appropriate changes to their travel plans.
