Air India has announced flight cancellations for today, May 13, 2025, due to the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. The airline has suspended two-way flight operations to and from several cities including Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot.

The recent escalation in hostilities between the two nations has significantly impacted air travel, forcing airlines to reroute flights, make unscheduled fuel stops, and cancel services altogether. Following an attack in Pahalgam on April 22nd by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists, India retaliated with "Operation Sindoor," targeting nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. This heightened military activity led to the initial closure of 32 airports in northern and northwestern India.

Airlines such as IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air also cancelled flights to multiple cities near the India-Pakistan border. International airlines, including Taiwan's EVA Air and Korean Air, have also adjusted flight paths to avoid the affected airspace. Korean Air, for example, rerouted its Seoul Incheon-Dubai flights over Myanmar, Bangladesh, and India.

The closure of airspace and airports caused considerable disruption, with over 50 flights to and from Pakistan cancelled on Wednesday, May 7th. At Karachi's airport, only two international flights operated after an eight-hour suspension. It was estimated that the airport closures resulted in more than 500 flight cancellations.

While the Airports Authority of India (AAI) had previously issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) extending the suspension of civilian flight operations until May 15th, a recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan has led to the reopening of these airports. However, airlines are expected to progressively restart their routes, and it may take several days to return to normal service. IndiGo has announced that it will resume services at Jodhpur, Chandigarh, and Jammu later this week.

Air India has been particularly affected, being forced to reroute transatlantic and European flights that previously flew over Pakistan and Central Asia. These flights are now taking a southern route over the Arabian Sea and the Middle East, with some North American flights making fuel stops in Vienna and Copenhagen.

Passengers are advised to check with their respective airlines for updated schedules and potential delays. Airlines are also offering waivers for changes or cancellations. Air India had earlier advised passengers to arrive at airports three hours before their scheduled departure due to enhanced security measures.