In a major step toward restoring normalcy, 32 airports across India have reopened following a week-long suspension of civil aviation services due to heightened military tensions with Pakistan. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) confirmed the resumption of flight operations on Monday after the successful implementation of a ceasefire agreement between the two countries.
The closure, which primarily affected airports in northern and western India—including Srinagar, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, and Pathankot—was put in place as a precautionary measure amid cross-border hostilities. Thousands of passengers were impacted, with numerous domestic and international flights either canceled or rerouted.
With the ceasefire now holding and diplomatic backchannels actively working to stabilize the region, authorities deemed it safe to resume operations. “Flight services are being restored immediately. Safety is our priority, but we’re now in a position to reopen air corridors,” said a spokesperson from the AAI.
Leading Indian carriers such as IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet have started reinstating schedules to and from the affected airports. Airlines are advising travelers to check their bookings and flight statuses, as some services may still be operating under revised timings.
The reopening of these airports is seen as a positive signal in the broader context of de-escalation, especially as both India and Pakistan return to diplomatic dialogue following intense border exchanges last week.
Passengers and airline staff alike have welcomed the development, hoping it marks the beginning of a sustained peace effort between the neighboring nations.
