India has reopened 32 airports across the country after a ceasefire with Pakistan ended the most intense military clash between both nations since 1999. The airports, which had been shut down due to fears of war, are now fully open for civil flights.
The Airport Authority of India announced that airports ranging from Srinagar in Kashmir to Bhuj in Gujarat are now “available for civil operations with immediate effect.”
Fighting broke out last week and lasted four days, raising international concerns that the conflict could escalate into a full-scale war. But by Saturday, both nations agreed to a truce.
IndiGo Resumes Flights on Closed Routes
Indian airline IndiGo has confirmed that it will “progressively commence operations on the previously closed routes,” now that normalcy is returning.
While both sides accused each other of violating the truce immediately after it was announced, the border areas were calm by Monday, according to reports from both India and Pakistan.
Global Concern After Escalation
The closure of the airports was one of the immediate effects of the intense fighting, and it affected both domestic and international travel within India. The reopening marks a return to routine civil aviation activity after a week of uncertainty.
The situation remains tense, but the reopening of the airports signals a cautious return to peace, at least for now.
