‘Diwali plans ruined’: Pune citizens slam decision to shut down airport ahead of festive season

The sudden announcement that the Pune airport will remain shut from October 16 to 30 has caught both airlines and travellers off guard ahead of the festive season. Citizens whose travel plans may well be upended by the decision are now taking to social media to vent out their anger and pleading with public representatives to intervene into the matter to reconsider the decision.

Many people took to social media blaming the airport administration for the sudden and untimely announcement. They also tagged Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Sindia and Pune MP Girish Bapat, requesting them to get the authorities to cancel the closure plan.