Mumbai: Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has issued a public advisory urging passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport. The advisory, shared via the official (@CSMIA_Official) account on Wednesday, aims to minimise inconvenience for travellers due to potential disruptions in flight operations.
The alert follows India's launch of Operation Sindoor, a strike in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. In a operation, the Indian Armed Forces targeted nine identified terrorist camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (Pok).
The Indian government, during a high-level press briefing attended by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Indian Army officer Sofiya Quresh, and IAF Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, released videos of the precision strikes.
An X post shared by the official account of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) addressed concerns regarding ongoing flight operations. In the post, the airport stated: "Passenger Advisory, Due to airspace restrictions and closure of certain airports across the country, flight operations may be impacted. Passengers are requested to check with their respective airlines on the status of their flights. We appreciate your cooperation."
The advisory comes in the wake of heightened security measures and airspace adjustments following recent escalations between India and Pakistan. Travellers are strongly urged to verify their flight status directly with airlines to avoid any last-minute disruptions.
Mumbai Airport Receives Bomb Threat
On the same day, Mumbai’s Sahar Airport received a bomb threat via its hotline, specifically targeting an IndiGo flight arriving from Chandigarh. Upon landing, the aircraft was immediately isolated and thoroughly inspected by security forces.
No explosives or suspicious items were found, and the threat was later confirmed to be a hoax. However, the incident added to security concerns during an already tense period following India’s major counter-terror operation across the border.
