Delhi Flight Updates LIVE: At least four flights were canceled at the Srinagar airport on December 21, three to Amritsar and one to Delhi due to adverse winter weather conditions, ANI reported.
were canceled at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi on Saturday 20 December. IGI Airport told news channel ANI in a statement that 66 arrivals and 63 departures were canceled at the airport for the day. Meanwhile, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and several airlines have warned of flight delays due to the fog.
Here are the highlights regarding flight delays and diversions amid heavy fog on December 20:
IndiGo issued a travel advisory on Saturday warning passengers of possible flight disruption due to morning fog expected over Delhi and several parts of north India on Sunday.
The airline said reduced visibility in the morning hours could affect flight operations, leading to delays or changes to flight schedules.
In a statement issued, IndiGo said its operations teams will remain fully alert overnight and are closely monitoring the weather conditions on a minute-by-minute basis to minimize inconvenience to passengers. The airline acknowledged the difficulties caused by seasonal weather variations and expressed appreciation for passengers’ patience.
“Morning fog is expected to affect visibility over Delhi and parts of northern India. Visibility may drop suddenly during these hours, impacting flight operations,” the advisory said, adding that safety remains the airline’s top priority.
IndiGo has advised passengers to check the latest flight status before leaving for the airport through the given link (bit.ly/3ZWAQXd). Affected passengers can rebook or apply for a refund via the airline’s official website (goindigo.in/plan-b.html).
The airline reiterated its commitment to keep passengers informed and ensure trouble-free travel despite challenging weather conditions. “We will remain vigilant and do everything we can to ensure your journey continues smoothly. Thank you for your patience and understanding,” the statement said.
Dense fog is common in North India during winter, especially in the early morning hours. This phenomenon disrupts air, rail and road transport.
Earlier, 66 arrivals and departures were canceled at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday due to low visibility due to thick fog.
On Saturday, the Delhi airport also issued a passenger advisory saying low visibility procedures were underway. Delhi Airport also noted that all flight operations in the city are functioning normally.
In a statement at 7:00 am, the airport advised passengers to contact their respective airlines for the latest flight updates. “Low visibility procedures are still in place at Delhi Airport. All flight operations are functioning normally. Passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest flight updates,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, four flights were canceled at Srinagar airport. Among them, three flights to and from Amritsar and Delhi were canceled due to inclement weather in those cities.
Key things
- Dense fog significantly affects air traffic in northern India, especially during winter morning hours.
- IndiGo proactively monitors weather conditions to minimize passenger inconvenience.
- Passengers are advised to check flight statuses and stay updated through airline communications.
