Vistara halts service to north Indian cities amid tensions

THE NEWS: Vistara has suspended all flights to and from Amritsar, Srinagar, Chandigarh and Jammu following airspace restrictions tied to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

DETAILS:

• Vistara announced the suspension in a tweet on Wednesday, citing the restrictions.
• The airline is a joint venture between India’s Tata Sons Limited and Singapore Airlines Limited.
• India reported that its warplanes struck a militant training camp inside Pakistan on Tuesday, heightening the security situation.

FAQ

Which Vistara routes are currently suspended?
Vistara has halted flights to and from four northern Indian cities—Amritsar, Srinagar, Chandigarh and Jammu—after airspace restrictions were imposed amid heightened India‑Pakistan tensions.

Why did Vistara suspend these flights?
The airline cited “airspace restrictions” caused by the escalation of hostilities between the nuclear‑armed neighbours India and Pakistan as the reason for the suspension.

Who owns Vistara?
Vistara is a joint venture airline jointly owned by India’s Tata Sons Limited and Singapore Airlines Limited.

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