Jammu Airport Sees Limited Flight Operations Amid Security Concerns

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Flight operations at Jammu Airport resumed on Tuesday with only a single airline, Air India Express, operating on the Delhi-Jammu-Srinagar route. The restricted operations follow recent security concerns, including suspected drone activity in the region, prompting authorities to take precautionary measures.

Key Developments:
- Air India Express was the sole airline operating flights between Delhi, Jammu, and Srinagar, ensuring connectivity despite ongoing security challenges.
- Flight operations were temporarily suspended late Monday evening after suspected drones were spotted in Samba and other areas along the international border.
- IndiGo Airlines had earlier issued an advisory canceling flights to and from Jammu, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar, and Rajkot for May 13, citing passenger safety as the top priority.
- The Airports Authority of India had previously announced the temporary closure of 32 airports across northern and western India following heightened tensions post-Operation Sindoor.
- Authorities continue to monitor the situation, with further updates expected regarding flight schedules and security measures.

Sources:
UNI India, Daily Excelsior, MSN India.