IndiGo Cancels Flights to and from 6 Cities Including Jammu & Amritsar for May 13
In a sudden move, IndiGo, one of the largest low-cost carriers in India, has announced the cancellation of its flight operations to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar, and Rajkot airports for May 13. The decision has been taken “in light of latest developments and with [passenger] safety as our utmost priority,” IndiGo said in a statement.
This move comes after an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Amritsar reportedly returned to Delhi midway on Monday due to a precautionary blackout in Amritsar. The airlines have taken this decision to ensure the safety of its passengers and crew.
The cancellation of flights is likely to cause inconvenience to passengers who have booked tickets to travel to and from these cities on May 13. The airlines have not provided any alternative arrangements for the affected passengers, and it is unclear whether they will be offered a refund or a reschedule.
IndiGo’s decision to cancel flights to and from these cities is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of its passengers and crew. The airlines have been facing several issues in recent times, including flight delays and cancellations, which have led to passenger complaints and concerns.
The cancellation of flights is also likely to affect the travel plans of passengers who have booked tickets for May 13. Many passengers have taken to social media to express their frustration and disappointment at the sudden cancellation of flights.
In a statement, IndiGo said, “We regret to inform that due to unforeseen circumstances, we have been forced to cancel our operations to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar, and Rajkot airports on May 13. The safety of our passengers and crew is our utmost priority, and we are taking this decision as a precautionary measure.”
The airlines have not provided any information on whether the cancellation of flights is due to any specific incident or issue. However, the precautionary blackout in Amritsar on Monday has raised concerns about the safety of flights in the region.
The cancellation of flights is likely to cause disruptions to the travel plans of passengers who have booked tickets to travel to and from these cities on May 13. The airlines have not provided any alternative arrangements for the affected passengers, and it is unclear whether they will be offered a refund or a reschedule.
In conclusion, the cancellation of IndiGo flights to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar, and Rajkot airports for May 13 is a precautionary measure taken by the airlines to ensure the safety of its passengers and crew. The decision is likely to cause inconvenience to passengers who have booked tickets to travel to and from these cities on May 13, and it remains to be seen whether the airlines will provide any alternative arrangements for the affected passengers.
