India-Bak opposes: Travel companies take strong steps

In a decisive step that reflects the current geopolitical tensions, Indian travel agencies, Easeytrip and Cox & Kings announced the suspension of all travel packages to Türkiye and Azerbaijan. This procedure comes in response to the expressions of these recent countries to support Pakistan amid the conflict of India and Pakistan. The decision indicates a broader trend between Indian companies that are in line with national feelings against countries that are seen to support hostilities.

The Cox & King’s decision to prevent travel services in Türkiye and Azerbaijan public support for Pakistan after the India’s military operation, the Sendor operation, against the terrorist establishments in Pakistan and Kashmir occupied by Pakistan. “In light of the recent developments, we decided to stop all new travel offers to Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Turkey. This decision is driven by our commitment to support the principles that concern us deeply for us and the people of our country,” said Karan Agharwal, director of Cox & King. He also urged Indian travelers to be careful when looking at trips to these destinations, pending clarity in geopolitical dynamics.

Nishant Betty, founder and president of Esmtrepe, chanted similar concerns, with a highlight of the traveler’s safety as a priority among these tensions. “The extreme anxiety of recent developments. In Easemytrip, the safety of passengers is our top priority. We advise all our customers to practice the utmost caution and stay on the knowledge of official travel consultations before planning trips to sensitive areas,” Betty commented. This position reflects a broader response in the industry, as companies are keen to ensure that there are no unintentionally unfavorable diplomatic operations.

Travomint also joined this movement, where CEO ALOK K Kingh emphasizes the immediate travel packages to the aforementioned countries. “Because of the escalating tensions with Pakistan and countries like Türkiye and Azerbaijan that support it, we took a fixed and responsible position. We have decided to support the Indians’ call for boycotting Türkiye and Azerbaijan.

Ankara has constantly supported Pakistan on the Kashmir case. In the wake of a meeting with Prime Minister Shaybaz Sharif in February 2025, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for a non -intermediate dialogue on Kashmir.

During the MEA press conference on Friday, the Indian government revealed that the Pakistani army had violated the Indian airspace several times on the night of 7 and 8 May along the entire western border. The intention behind these violations was to target the military infrastructure. The Indian Armed Forces currently analyze drones that have been used in incursions. According to initial reports, drones were identified as drones from Türkiye, Colonel Sofia Quraishi said.

Before the Sendor operation, the former Indian Foreign Minister Kanwal Cibal proposed suspending flights between India and Turkey in the wake of reports of six Turkish military aircraft landing in Pakistan with goods. This development has caused great dissatisfaction among the Indian strategic experts and commentators, especially in light of the recent terrorist attack in Paalgam, which led to the loss of 26 innocent lives.

Sibal’s comments came amid increasing concerns about Turkey’s defense relations with Pakistan. “We can think about suspending our flights to Türkiye and Turkish trips to India at the present time,” he wrote. Several defense experts have noticed the reported landing of six Turkish C-130 Hercules in Pakistan.

According to Sushant Sareen, there is a noticeable trend arising in regional alliances. He noted that India’s allies and opponents have become more specific, with China, Turkey and Azerbaijan are compatible with India.

Sarin wrote: “India’s friends and enemies are defined. China, Türkiye, Azerbaijan, is clear on the side of Baki.