Aviation minister chairs review meeting with airlines post-Pahalgam attack; urges normal flight resumption from May 15

Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu chaired a review meeting with all airlines and senior officials on Tuesday, May 11. The meeting focused on assessing the emergency response and future actions following the Pahalgam terror attack. During the meeting, the Minister commended the security forces for their the extraordinary efforts in safeguarding the nation. He also lauded the seamless coordination between the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Airports Authority of India (AAI), and airlines, which ensured minimal disruption and a prompt response during the emergency.

"In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, I appreciate the extraordinary efforts of the security forces in safeguarding our nation. Also, kudos to the seamless coordination between the Ministry, DGCA, AAI and airlines during this emergency," said the Minister.

As the NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) issued in response to the incident is set to expire on May 15, the Minister recommended that all airlines resume normal flight operations across the 32 affected airports from the same date. According to the Ministry, all airlines have responded positively to the suggestion.

"With the NOTAM ending on 15th May, I suggested that airlines resume their normal schedules from the 15th across all 32 airports for which the NOTAM was issued. All airlines responded positively to this suggestion," he shared in a post.

Expressing pride in the aviation sector's response, Naidu emphasised the Ministry’s ongoing commitment to the principle of ‘Nation First’.

"We, Ministry of Civil Aviation are proud to witness the aviation sector rising to the occasion with a unified commitment to ‘Nation First’. With the continued support of airlines, airport operators, and other partners, the Ministry will stand firmly with the armed forces," Ram Mohan added.