The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has announced that civilian flight operations will resume at airports that were temporarily closed last week due to military tensions between India and Pakistan.read moreAirports Authority of India (AAI) on Monday announced that civilian flight operations will resume at 32 airports that were temporarily shut last week in view of the military standoff between India and Pakistan.Security measures were enhanced, and at least 32 airports in northern and western parts of the country were temporarily shut in view of the conflict.On Saturday, India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea with immediate effect.STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADIn a statement on Monday, state-owned AAI said the 32 airports that were closed for civilian aircraft operations till 0529 hours of May 15 are now available for operations with immediate effect.More from India
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Operation Sindoor: 27 airports shut till May 10, over 400 flights cancelled“It is recommended for travellers to check flight status directly with Airlines and monitor airlines’ websites for regular updates,” the statement said.Civilian flight operations from the 32 airports across northern and western India, including Srinagar and Amritsar, were suspended from May 9 to May 15.The Airports Authority of India (AAI), along with other aviation authorities, had issued a series of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), announcing the temporary closure of 32 airports across northern and western India for all civilian flight operations.(Except headline, this story has not been edited by Firstpost staff)TagsIndia-Pakistan TensionTerrorismEnd of Article
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India reopens 32 airports for passengers closed last week amid military standoff with Pakistan
