Air India extends cancellation charge waiver for Kashmir flights

NEW DELHI: Air India today said it will not impose any cancellation or re-scheduling charges on tickets booked for flights to and from Srinagar till August 16, amid the volatile situation in Kashmir.

Last month also, the carrier had extended the relaxation for Kashmir flights.

"Applicable penalties of re-issuance, date change, no-show, cancellation and refund charges for travel from/to Srinagar for both domestic and international flights, stand waived," Air India said in a release.

Violent protests erupted in Kashmir the day after Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani was killed in an encounter with security forces on July 8.

As many as 55 persons including two cops were killed and several thousand others injured in clashes between protesters and security forces.

Normal life in the Valley remained affected for the 32nd consecutive day today due to curbs imposed by the authorities and separatists-sponsored strike against the killing of civilians in the security forces action.