DELHI: Multiple airlines have asked flyers to reach their respective airports at least three hours in advance to facilitate enhanced security checks mandated by the Bureau of Civil Aviation.
In a statement, Spicejet said, "In light of enhanced security measures across all airports, passengers are advised to arrive at the airport at least three hours prior to departure to ensure a smooth check-in and boarding process."
Air India also released a statement saying, "In view of an order by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security on enhanced measures at airports, passengers across India are advised to arrive at their respective airports at least three hours prior to scheduled departure to ensure smooth check-in and boarding."
Without specifying any time period, Indigo, which operates the maximum number of flights in the country said, "In these extraordinary times, heightened security measures are taken up across all airports. We request you to allow some extra time for your journey to accommodate security checks and formalities. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation."
A man was deboarded from a flight from Bengaluru airport to Delhi on Wednesday evening on grounds of suspicion due to advanced security checks just before the flight was about to take off from the runway
PIB also billed as "fake news" multiple social media posts stating entry to airports across India is banned.