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‘Ready for emergencies’: Kolkata airport on alert, officials ask passengers to verify flight status after 12 flights get cancelled in 24 hours

Affected flights on Wednesday included IX 1522 from Ghaziabad, BS 0202 from Dhaka, BS 0208 from Chattogram, 6E 0874 from Chandigarh, and IX 2509 from Srinagar

2 min readKolkataUpdated: May 8, 2025 03:21 PM IST

Despite cancellations, the Kolkata airport did not report any significant chaos or large crowds. (Representational Image/X)

After the temporary closure of 18 airports across seven states in India after a recent airstrike on a Pakistan terrorist setup, authorities at Kolkata’s Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport are urging passengers to verify their flight status before heading to the airport.

On Wednesday, 12 flights were cancelled at the Kolkata airport, comprising six departures and six arrivals. Affected flights included IX 1522 from Ghaziabad, BS 0202 from Dhaka, BS 0208 from Chattogram, 6E 0874 from Chandigarh, and IX 2509 from Srinagar, among others.

Despite these cancellations, the airport did not report any significant chaos or large crowds.

“Flights have been cancelled. We conducted a mock drill yesterday (Wednesday). We are totally prepared. Our airport security is in place and ready to handle emergency situations,” Kolkata Airport Director Dr Pravat Ranjan Beuria told The Indian Express.

Meanwhile, the Travel Agents Federation Of India (TAFI) has issued a travel advisory in light of the recent developments. The advisory acknowledges flight schedule disruptions caused by temporary airport closures across the country and advises passengers to stay informed through official channels and exercise caution while planning or undertaking travel.

The Federation also expressed solidarity with the armed forces and the government’s measures against cross-border terrorism.

“Passengers are strongly recommended to follow government advisories and consult with their tour operators or travel coordinators for any safety-related concerns,” said Anil Punjabi, a National Committee member of TAFI.

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