Islamabad: The Aviation Division on Saturday said the Gilgit-Islamabad air route was operational for flights amid increased preventive measures to contain the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). “The Gilgit airport is operational and handles flights from Islamabad," a spokesman for the Aviation Division said in a statement here. He said the airport was disinfected in detail on daily basis in line with the guidelines of health experts to avoid the contagious virus.