Closed airports: IndiGo gives option to stranded flyers; to operate extra flights

NEW DELHI: IndiGo passengers who have been supposed to fly out and in of the airports which can be at present closed now have the option of doing so from “another nearby airport without any additional charges.” Thirty-two airports in north west and central India are currently closed, and IndiGo operates to 10 of them — Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Leh, Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Kishangarh and Rajkot.While the 32 were to remain close till 5.29 am on May 15, after Saturday’s India-Pakistan ceasefire it remains to be seen when do they reopen as there is expectation the same might happen sooner than the earlier announced date. IndiGo also plans to operate extra flights to clear the rush of stranded passengers.“Due to safety causes, till airports reopen, IndiGo stands dedicated to supporting its prospects throughout this time. We perceive the uncertainty this case might have brought about and need to guarantee you that our workforce is right here to assist. Change and cancellation charges are being waived for bookings made throughout this era. If prospects have been scheduled to fly into or out of the impacted airports, they might now select to journey from or to one other close by airport with none extra expenses.This flexibility is obtainable throughout our community for eligible bookings. We are additionally planning to operate reduction flights to assist stranded passengers and can share updates as these plans are confirmed,” IndiGo mentioned in a press release.