New Delhi, May 10 -- The Centre on Friday extended the closure of 24 airports in northern and western parts of the country until May 15 leading to major disruptions in air travel. Airports including Chandigarh, Srinagar, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Bhuntar, Kishengarh, Patiala, Shimla, Dharamsala, Bathinda, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Leh, Bikaner, Pathankot, Jammu, Jamnagar, Porbander and Bhuj are among others, which have been temporarily closed for civilian flights.
Several airlines have also issued travel advisories for passengers and asked for them to remain updated on airport closures and enhanced security protocols. Air India in a post on X on Friday stated, "Following a notification from aviation authorities on continued closure of multiple airport...