NEW DELHI: Air India and IndiGo are operating an extra four flights out of Srinagar on Wednesday, a day after the deadly terrorist attack targeting tourists in Pahalgam, to fly out those who want to cut their holidays there and return home ot safety.
The aviation ministry says it has kept “additional flights on standby to cater to further evacuation needs.”
Airlines have also waived off cancellation/rebooking charges for Srinagar flights for some time period as many are now having a rethink over going to Kashmir as per plans made earlier. Union aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu has warned carriers against resorting from surge pricing as there may be a one-way rush of travellers to leave the valley.
“Naidu has directed all airlines to extend full cooperation for the transportation of (mortal remains) to their respective home states, working in sync with state governments and local authorities,” an official said.
Air India and IndiGo said on X that they will operate an additional flight from Srinagar to Delhi and Mumbai on Wednesday each (four extra flights in all) and that they are conditionally offering complimentary rescheduling and full refunds on cancellations to passengers with confirmed bookings till April 30, 2025 on these sectors.
Union aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu is monitoring the situation and has held an urgent meeting with all airline operators to warn against surge pricing. Airlines have been directed to maintain regular fare levels, ensuring that no passenger is burdened during this sensitive time.
Naidu spoke to Maharashtra deputy CM “and assured full support to facilitate the safe return of tourists and coordination with the state authorities.”
He also spoke to Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu, and a special help desk has been set up at Andhra Bhawan in Delhi to assist and coordinate the safe return of Telugu people stranded in Kashmir, the ministry said in a statement.
“Naidu expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of Chandra Mouli, a resident of Visakhapatnam who tragically lost his life in the terrorist attack near Pahalgam. He contacted the Visakhapatnam district collector and requested full coordination with the victim’s family, ensuring that the body will be airlifted and brought back to Vizag with all necessary support.”
The aviation ministry says it has kept “additional flights on standby to cater to further evacuation needs.”
Airlines have also waived off cancellation/rebooking charges for Srinagar flights for some time period as many are now having a rethink over going to Kashmir as per plans made earlier. Union aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu has warned carriers against resorting from surge pricing as there may be a one-way rush of travellers to leave the valley.
“Naidu has directed all airlines to extend full cooperation for the transportation of (mortal remains) to their respective home states, working in sync with state governments and local authorities,” an official said.
Air India and IndiGo said on X that they will operate an additional flight from Srinagar to Delhi and Mumbai on Wednesday each (four extra flights in all) and that they are conditionally offering complimentary rescheduling and full refunds on cancellations to passengers with confirmed bookings till April 30, 2025 on these sectors.
Union aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu is monitoring the situation and has held an urgent meeting with all airline operators to warn against surge pricing. Airlines have been directed to maintain regular fare levels, ensuring that no passenger is burdened during this sensitive time.
Naidu spoke to Maharashtra deputy CM “and assured full support to facilitate the safe return of tourists and coordination with the state authorities.”
He also spoke to Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu, and a special help desk has been set up at Andhra Bhawan in Delhi to assist and coordinate the safe return of Telugu people stranded in Kashmir, the ministry said in a statement.
“Naidu expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of Chandra Mouli, a resident of Visakhapatnam who tragically lost his life in the terrorist attack near Pahalgam. He contacted the Visakhapatnam district collector and requested full coordination with the victim’s family, ensuring that the body will be airlifted and brought back to Vizag with all necessary support.”
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