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Authorities have changed check-in baggage weight requirements for Haj pilgrims returning to Srinagar international airport, as there are temporary runway length restrictions and payload limitations due to a NOTAM issued for runway maintenance work at the airport.
The return journey of Haj pilgrims operated by Akasa Airlines to the Srinagar Embarkation Point has been planned via Ahmedabad, with 35 kg check-in baggage allowed up to Ahmedabad, Union Ministry of Minority Affairs said.
"Thereafter, 5 kg check-in baggage per pilgrim will be carried on the Ahmedabad-Srinagar flight, while the remaining 30 kg baggage will be transported separately by road to Srinagar. There is no change in the cabin baggage allowance," the ministry said in post on X.
"Due to a NOTAM issued for Srinagar Airport and ongoing runway maintenance resulting in temporary runway length restrictions, payload limitations have been imposed on aircraft operations in the interest of flight safety," it said.
The arrangements at Kashmir's only civilian airport have been necessitated solely by operational constraints and aviation safety requirements, the ministry said.
"The Ministry of Minority Affairs, Haj Committee of India, and J&K State Haj Committee are in constant coordination with all stakeholders to ensure the safe, smooth, and dignified return of pilgrims," it said. "Safety cannot be compromised, and all decisions have been taken in the best interests of the pilgrims."
The return journey of Haj pilgrims operated by Akasa Airlines to the Srinagar Embarkation Point has been planned via Ahmedabad, with 35 kg check-in baggage allowed up to Ahmedabad, Union Ministry of Minority Affairs said.
"Thereafter, 5 kg check-in baggage per pilgrim will be carried on the Ahmedabad-Srinagar flight, while the remaining 30 kg baggage will be transported separately by road to Srinagar. There is no change in the cabin baggage allowance," the ministry said in post on X.
"Due to a NOTAM issued for Srinagar Airport and ongoing runway maintenance resulting in temporary runway length restrictions, payload limitations have been imposed on aircraft operations in the interest of flight safety," it said.
The arrangements at Kashmir's only civilian airport have been necessitated solely by operational constraints and aviation safety requirements, the ministry said.
"The Ministry of Minority Affairs, Haj Committee of India, and J&K State Haj Committee are in constant coordination with all stakeholders to ensure the safe, smooth, and dignified return of pilgrims," it said. "Safety cannot be compromised, and all decisions have been taken in the best interests of the pilgrims."
