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Brinks Report > Blog > World > 27 Airports Closed, 430+ flights Cancelled: India’s Bold Move to Secure Borders Amid Rising Tensions
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27 Airports Closed, 430+ flights Cancelled: India’s Bold Move to Secure Borders Amid Rising Tensions

Dolon Mondal
Last updated: May 8, 2025 5:26 pm
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Amid escalating border tensions, the government has temporarily shut down 27 airports across northern, western, and central India—cancelling 430 flights (3% of national operations)—until May 10, 2025.

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) didn’t just issue a press release; it enforced NOTAMs (Notices to Airmen) grounding flights in strategic locations like Leh, Amritsar, Chandigarh, and Jodhpur.

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For perspective: this isn’t bureaucratic red tape—it’s a surgical strike on potential risks.

Affected airports include:

  • Punjab: Leh, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Patiala, Halwara
  • Himachal Pradesh: Shimla, Dharamshala
  • Rajasthan: Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Kishangarh
  • Gujarat: Bhuj, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Mundra, Porbandar, Kandla, Keshod

1. Rerouted Flights = Higher Costs, Angry Passengers

Major carriers like Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet have cancelled 430+ flights, but international airlines are feeling the pain too:

  • United Airlines diverted its Delhi-San Francisco route southward, adding 90 minutes to flight time.
  • Lufthansa’s Mumbai-Frankfurt flights now avoid Pakistani airspace, burning extra fuel.
  • Korean Air rerouted its Seoul-Delhi path over Myanmar, increasing operational costs by 15%.

Result? Ticket prices could spike, and layovers get longer. Passengers aren’t happy—but as one aviation expert put it: “Would you rather be delayed or in a conflict zone?”

2. GPS Spoofing Fears: A New Threat for Pilots

Airlines are reporting GPS signal disruptions near border areas, raising fears of accidental drift into restricted zones. This isn’t just a minor glitch—it’s a safety crisis.

  • Vistara pilots have switched to manual navigation in some sectors.
  • Emirates issued an internal memo warning crews of “potential navigational hazards.”

“It’s like flying blindfolded in a storm,” said a senior captain (who asked to remain anonymous). “India’s shutdowns might be drastic, but they’re the only way to prevent a disaster.”

3. Cargo Chaos: Supply Chains Take a Hit

It’s not just passenger flights—cargo operations are in disarray:

  • Mundra Airport (Gujarat), a key trade hub, is closed, delaying shipments of electronics and pharmaceuticals.
  • SpiceXpress (SpiceJet’s cargo arm) has shifted to road transport for urgent deliveries, adding 48+ hours to delivery times.

Bottom line: If your Amazon package is late, blame geopolitics—not the delivery guy.

Final Thought: Safety Over Convenience

Yes, the shutdowns are disruptive. But in a world where airlines often prioritize profits over safety, India’s move sends a clear message: When in doubt, secure your skies first.

“A delayed flight is better than a doomed one,” as the old pilot saying goes. And in this case, India isn’t just protecting its borders—it’s protecting the future of aviation.

Also Read Operation Payback: S-400’s 600km Kill Radius Makes Pakistan’s Drones Look Like Toys

 

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