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Have A Flight To Catch? These Are The Updated Guidelines That Every Passenger Needs To Follow

As tensions between India and Pakistan heighten, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), has announced enhanced security protocols across the country. Here are all the new rules you need to know.
New Delhi Airport. (Image: Canva)

New Delhi Airport. (Image: Canva)

Air travel in India is facing serious disruption right now due to the ongoing India and Pakistan tensions. A total of 27 airports have been shut all across the nation to ensure safety. This has severely impacted flight operations as well.
In such a volatile situation, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), has announced enhanced security protocols across the country. If you are someone who has a flight today, or in the next couple of days, here are some things that you need to know.
  • Multiple airlines, including Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet, advised passengers to arrive at their respective airports at least three hours before scheduled departure.
  • For Air India and Akasa Air, Check-In will be closed 75 mins before departure.
  • All passengers at the airport will undergo Secondary Ladder Point Check (SLPC) before they board the flight. The secondary ladder point checking refers to re-checking passengers and their hand baggage just before boarding a flight. This comes in addition to the primary security checks.
  • The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has banned entry of visitors to the terminal building of airports.
  • Taking to X, Air India wrote, "In view of an order by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security on enhanced measures at airports, passengers across India are advised to arrive at their respective airports at least three hours prior to scheduled departure to ensure smooth check-in and boarding. Check-in closes 75 mins before departure."
IndiGo wrote, "In these extraordinary times, heightened security measures are taken up across all airports. We request you to allow some extra time for your journey to accommodate security checks and formalities. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation."
Here is a full list of airports that will remain shut until further notice.
  1. Dharamshala
  2. Hindon
  3. Gwalior
  4. Kishangarh
  5. Srinagar
  6. Amritsar
  7. Patiala
  8. Shimla
  9. Gaggal
  10. Jaisalmer
  11. Jodhpur
  12. Bikaner
  13. Halwara
  14. Pathankot
  15. Jammu
  16. Leh
  17. Ludhiana
  18. Bhuntar
  19. Bhatinda
  20. Mundra
  21. Jamnagar
  22. Rajkot
  23. Porbandar
  24. Kandla
  25. Keshod
  26. Bhuj
  27. Chandigarh
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