Shimla, May 12 (UNI) After a five-day suspension due to heightened security under Operation Sindoor, flight operations are set to resume at all three airports in Himachal Pradesh Shimla (Jubbarhatti), Kullu-Manali (Bhuntar), and Kangra (Gaggal) from tomorrow, following the announcement of a ceasefire.

The first flight, operated by Alliance Air, will take off from Delhi at 6:10 am and is scheduled to land at Jubbarhatti Airport in Shimla at 7:25 am, marking the official reopening of air services in the state.

The same aircraft will then depart from Shimla to Amritsar at 7:45 am and reach Amritsar at 8:45 am. After a brief halt, the return flight from Amritsar to Shimla will take off at 9:05 am and land back at Jubbarhatti at 10:05 am. Finally, the flight will leave for Delhi at 10:30 am and reach the national capital by 11:40 am, completing a full circuit in a single morning.

Airlines and airport staff are gearing up to ensure a smooth restart of services. Security arrangements remain tight, and the newly introduced protocols, including secondary baggage checks and earlier check-in deadlines, will continue to be in effect.

The reopening of Shimla, Bhuntar, and Gaggal airports is expected to bring relief to travellers, tourists, and businesses that depend heavily on air connectivity, especially during the summer tourist season.

The Airports Authority of India has urged passengers to reach airports well in advance and stay updated with their airlines for any last-minute changes. Normal flight schedules for other routes from Bhuntar and Gaggal are also expected to resume gradually over the next few days.

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