Despite escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) on Sunday confirmed that flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport are continuing without disruption. In a statement, DIAL reassured travelers that services remain normal but issued a travel advisory in light of evolving regional security dynamics.
“Delhi Airport operations continue to run smoothly. However, in light of evolving airspace dynamics and heightened security protocols mandated by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, there may be adjustments to flight schedules and longer wait times at security checkpoints,” the advisory noted.
Passengers have been advised to:
- Stay informed through their respective airline’s official communication channels.
- Comply with all cabin and check-in baggage regulations.
- Arrive at the airport well in advance to accommodate potential security-related delays.
- Cooperate fully with airline and security personnel.
- Verify flight status via the airline or the official Delhi Airport website.
DIAL also cautioned travelers against relying on unofficial information, stating: “We strongly advise all passengers to depend exclusively on official updates for accurate information and to refrain from circulating unverified content.”
This advisory follows a broader directive from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and other aviation authorities, which includes the issuance of a series of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs). These notices have announced the temporary suspension of civil flight operations at 32 airports across Northern and Western India. The NOTAMs are in effect from May 9 to May 14, 2025 (valid through 0529 IST on May 15, 2025), citing operational reasons.
The affected airports include: Adampur, Ambala, Amritsar, Awantipur, Bathinda, Bhuj, Bikaner, Chandigarh, Halwara, Hindon, Jaisalmer, Jammu, Jamnagar, Jodhpur, Kandla, Kangra (Gaggal), Keshod, Kishangarh, Kullu Manali (Bhuntar), Leh, Ludhiana, Mundra, Naliya, Pathankot, Patiala, Porbandar, Rajkot (Hirasar), Sarsawa, Shimla, Srinagar, Thoise, and Uttarlai.
These developments come in the wake of retaliatory Indian airstrikes on four Pakistani airbases in the early hours of Saturday. According to sources cited by ANI, the strikes were carried out in response to Pakistan’s attacks on 26 locations across India. Intermittent firing continues along several sectors of the Line of Control (LoC), heightening concerns about regional security.
While Delhi Airport operations remain stable, authorities have emphasized continued vigilance and cooperation from travelers amid a fluid and potentially volatile situation.
