Gulf-bound flights yet to resume at Amritsar airport
Flight operations to key Gulf destinations, say Dubai, Sharjah and Doha, from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport remain suspended due to the ongoing regional conflict, leaving several passengers waiting for services to resume.
According to airport and airline sources, Qatar Airways’ Amritsar-Doha flight, SpiceJet’s Amritsar-Dubai service, Air India Express flights to Dubai and Sharjah, and IndiGo’s Sharjah service have been temporarily halted. The suspension has affected a significant number of travellers, particularly those with onward international connections and members of the Punjabi diaspora who frequently use these routes.
Many passengers who had already booked tickets for travel in the coming days are now awaiting further updates from the airlines regarding the resumption of flights. Travel agents in the city said they are receiving frequent queries from passengers seeking clarity about their bookings and alternative arrangements.
Yogesh Kamra, an office-bearer of the FlyAmritsar Initiative, advised passengers to stay updated through official airline communication channels. “Passengers are advised to follow the airlines’ advisory for recovery options as stated on their official websites, apps and social media handles. Airlines are offering complete refunds and free rescheduling to other dates as per their terms of carriage and the DGCA’s Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) policy, which must be adhered to by all airlines,” he said.
Kamra added that the suspension has particularly affected passengers who depend on direct flights from Amritsar for travel to the Gulf. “A large number of travellers from Punjab prefer these direct connections for work, family visits and onward international travel. We hope the situation stabilises soon so that normal flight operations can resume at the earliest,” he said.
He also urged passengers not to rely on unofficial information circulating online. “Travellers should check only verified updates from airlines and airport authorities before planning their journey. This will help them avoid inconvenience and unnecessary travel to the airport,” Kamra added.
Airport authorities have not yet indicated a definite timeline for the restoration of these services, stating that flight operations will resume once the situation in the region improves and airlines receive the necessary clearances. Meanwhile, passengers holding confirmed tickets for these routes continue to wait for fresh schedules or alternative travel arrangements.
