NEW DELHI: Following the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir 's Pahalgam where terrorists killed 28 people, predominantly tourists, Air India and IndiGo have scheduled four supplementary flights from Srinagar to Delhi and Mumbai on Wednesday.
"In view of the prevailing situation, Air India will operate two additional flights from Srinagar to Delhi and Mumbai on Wednesday, April 23," Air India announced on X. Offering details on the flights, they announced: "Srinagar to Delhi – 11:30 AM; Srinagar to Mumbai – 12:00 noon. Bookings for these flights are now open."
"All our other flights to and from Srinagar will continue to operate as per schedule. Air India is also offering complimentary rescheduling and full refunds on cancellations to passengers with confirmed bookings till 30th April 2025 on these sectors," they added while giving out their helpline numbers.
IndiGo also confirmed its decision to operate two extra flights connecting Srinagar with Delhi and Mumbai a day after the attack, according to news agency PTI. They further announced extension of waivers for rescheduling/cancellation of flights to Srinagar. "In light of the current situation in #Srinagar, we’ve extended waivers on rescheduling/cancellation, they said in a post on X.
Air India currently maintains five daily flights connecting Delhi and Mumbai to Srinagar. The airline is providing free rescheduling and complete refunds for cancellations on confirmed bookings until April 30 on these routes.
Additionally, Air India Express has pledged comprehensive support to passengers travelling to and from Srinagar during the current situation in Pahalgam. Air India Express provides direct connections from Srinagar to five destinations -- Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jammu, and Kolkata -- operating approximately 80 weekly flights.
Meanwhile, IndiGo has announced travel waivers for cancellations and rescheduling, alongside the two additional flights from Mumbai and Delhi to Srinagar, supplementing their regular schedule. It operates 20 daily flights from Srinagar.
This comes after terrorists, at around 1.30 pm on Tuesday attacked Baisaran meadow, , situated roughly 7km from Pahalgam, accessible via walking or horseback. The attack unfolded while numerous tourists were spending their afternoon amid the scenic backdrop of snow-covered mountains and pine woodlands. The location, a prominent tourist destination in Pahalgam, regularly attracts hundreds of visitors daily, with substantial security arrangements including checkpoints and armed personnel maintaining vigilance.
Among those who lost their lives was Navy officer Vinay Narwal, who was on his honeymoon. He served at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi and had wed on April 16. The casualties also included two international visitors - one from Nepal and another from UAE.
The security personnel swiftly responded by evacuating the injured to local medical facilities and initiating a search operation to locate the assailants. They subsequently sealed off the entire area.
"In view of the prevailing situation, Air India will operate two additional flights from Srinagar to Delhi and Mumbai on Wednesday, April 23," Air India announced on X. Offering details on the flights, they announced: "Srinagar to Delhi – 11:30 AM; Srinagar to Mumbai – 12:00 noon. Bookings for these flights are now open."
"All our other flights to and from Srinagar will continue to operate as per schedule. Air India is also offering complimentary rescheduling and full refunds on cancellations to passengers with confirmed bookings till 30th April 2025 on these sectors," they added while giving out their helpline numbers.
#TravelAdvisory
— Air India (@airindia) April 22, 2025
In view of the prevailing situation, Air India will operate two additional flights from Srinagar to Delhi and Mumbai on Wednesday, 23rd April.
Details of the two flights are as under:
Srinagar to Delhi – 11:30 AM
Srinagar to Mumbai – 12:00 noon
Booking for…
IndiGo also confirmed its decision to operate two extra flights connecting Srinagar with Delhi and Mumbai a day after the attack, according to news agency PTI. They further announced extension of waivers for rescheduling/cancellation of flights to Srinagar. "In light of the current situation in #Srinagar, we’ve extended waivers on rescheduling/cancellation, they said in a post on X.
#TravelAdvisory:
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) April 22, 2025
In light of the current situation in #Srinagar, we’ve extended waivers on rescheduling/cancellation. We’re also operating two special flights on April 23. For more information, please visit https://t.co/h9C5tfcUUP or call +91 124 4973838 - +91 124 6173838 pic.twitter.com/SDccuqW1Gl
Air India currently maintains five daily flights connecting Delhi and Mumbai to Srinagar. The airline is providing free rescheduling and complete refunds for cancellations on confirmed bookings until April 30 on these routes.
Additionally, Air India Express has pledged comprehensive support to passengers travelling to and from Srinagar during the current situation in Pahalgam. Air India Express provides direct connections from Srinagar to five destinations -- Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jammu, and Kolkata -- operating approximately 80 weekly flights.
Meanwhile, IndiGo has announced travel waivers for cancellations and rescheduling, alongside the two additional flights from Mumbai and Delhi to Srinagar, supplementing their regular schedule. It operates 20 daily flights from Srinagar.
This comes after terrorists, at around 1.30 pm on Tuesday attacked Baisaran meadow, , situated roughly 7km from Pahalgam, accessible via walking or horseback. The attack unfolded while numerous tourists were spending their afternoon amid the scenic backdrop of snow-covered mountains and pine woodlands. The location, a prominent tourist destination in Pahalgam, regularly attracts hundreds of visitors daily, with substantial security arrangements including checkpoints and armed personnel maintaining vigilance.
Among those who lost their lives was Navy officer Vinay Narwal, who was on his honeymoon. He served at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi and had wed on April 16. The casualties also included two international visitors - one from Nepal and another from UAE.
The security personnel swiftly responded by evacuating the injured to local medical facilities and initiating a search operation to locate the assailants. They subsequently sealed off the entire area.
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