Hyderabad sources reported that amidst tension between India and Pakistan, the Rajiv Gandhi Hyderabad International Airport (RGIA) on Saturday announced that there is a ban on the entry of visitors at the airport until further notice. Meanwhile the airport authorities also urged the passengers to report early at the airport.
Furthermore in a statement RGIA said, "In view of the security alert issued by the GOI to all airports, passengers are advised to report early. A ban on entry of visitors into the airport has also been imposed from 1st March till further notice." When speaking to TNM, the airport spokesperson said that the notice was issued upon the direction of Government of India.
Moreover following India's air strikes at Balakot in Pakistan, tension prevailed after Pakistan retaliated and entered into India's airspace, and an IAF pilot was held in Pakistan. Apparently, a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) was issued to all the airports. Airports north of Delhi India also shut down briefly. Reportedly Wing Commander Abhinandan's release was delayed by five hours after Pakistan changed the timing of his handover twice and was finally handed over to India at 9.25 pm on Friday after two days in Pakistan's custody.
