Airlines ask passengers to arrive three hours before departure, security tightened in airports

NEW DELHI: As the Centre has tightened security in the wake of the ongoing India-Pakistan tensions, passengers have been advised to reach airports three hours before departure. Airlines such as Air India, Aakash Air and IndiGo have issued a statement in this regard. There is no ban on entry of passengers to the airport.

'As per the instructions of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, passengers in India should reach their respective airports three hours before their departure and complete pocedures for the journey. Check-in will end 75 minutes before the flight's departure,’ Air India said in a statement.

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security had instructed airlines and airports across India to tighten security measures after the continued missile attack by Pakistan last night. Following this, Air India, Aakash Air and IndiGo also issued statements. All passengers should carry photo IDs before entering the airport.

Security measures have been tightened during the conflict. This will take more time. IndiGo has asked all passengers to cooperate in their X handle. According to sources in the Civil Aviation Ministry, passengers will be required to undergo Secondary Ladder Point Check (SLPC) before boarding the aircraft. In addition, as part of security, visitor entry to the terminal buildings has been banned. Sources said that the deployment of air marshals will be increased as required.