Hajj 2025 flights to resume from Srinagar airport: Check details here
The inaugural batch of 178 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir departed for Saudi Arabia on May 4.However, subsequent flights scheduled between May 7 and May 12 were cancelled due to the airport's closure amid heightened Indo-Pak tensions.Hajj flights from Srinagar will restart on May 14 as per schedule. There will be three flights on May 14 and 15 as planned, while a new schedule will be announced for the seven flights that were cancelled.A total of 3,622 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir, along with 242 from Ladakh, are set to undertake the Hajj pilgrimage this year.Srinagar International Airport was initially slated to operate 11 Hajj flights between May 4 and 15.NATIONAL CONFERENCE WELCOMES FLIGHT RESUMPTIONThe National Conference (NC) has expressed appreciation for the resumption of Hajj flights from Srinagar Airport.advertisementThe suspension of flight operations at Srinagar Airport on May 7 was a direct consequence of India's 'Operation Sindoor,' targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.This military action was in retaliation for the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.A ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan was subsequently brokered, leading to the reopening of airspace and resumption of flight operations.PASSENGER ADVISORYPassengers are advised to stay updated with their respective airlines regarding flight schedules and any potential changes.The situation remains dynamic, and travellers should remain informed about developments that may affect their plans.The resumption of flight operations, particularly for Hajj pilgrims, signifies a positive step towards normalcy and provides relief to those embarking on this significant spiritual journey.Must Watch
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