As many as 40 flights have been canceled and four flights have been diverted due to low visibility, the Delhi airport said on Monday, December 15, quoting news agency ANI.
Flight services were suspended at the Delhi airport on Monday as a thick blanket of smog continued to blanket the capital and its adjoining areas, with the air quality in the “severe” category.
This reduced visibility and disrupted flight and train operations.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) today issued an ‘orange’ warning for heavy smog.
Delhi Airport Alert
Amid low visibility issues, the Delhi airport has issued an advisory for fliers.
On X it was posted: “Due to dense fog, flight operations may be disrupted.”
“We are working closely with all parties involved to minimize inconvenience to passengers,” the statement said.
He further advised passengers to check the latest flight updates by contacting the respective airlines. “We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused,” the post on X read.
Air India cancels 19 flights
Air India canceled as many as 19 flights on Monday.
It said: “Poor visibility due to dense fog in Delhi affected flight operations of all airlines this morning. We are monitoring the conditions closely and will resume operations as soon as it is safe to do so.”
“In the interest of safety and to avoid prolonged uncertainty for our guests, some flights have been cancelled. We understand that this may cause inconvenience and our ground teams across the airport are working round the clock to assist and support you,” Air India said.
The airline also released a list of flights that were canceled at the Delhi airport on Monday. They were:
- AI2767/2768
- AI1787/1872
- AI1721 / 1837
- AI1701/1806
- AI1725/1860
- AI1745/1890
- AI1797/1838
- AI1703/1884
- AI2653/2808
- AI2469/2470
- AI866
- AI1737/1820
- AI1719/1844
- AI1785/1851
- AI2495/2496
- N.171 / 1816
- AI3313/3314
- AI881 / 882
- AI2465/2880
IndiGo Consulting
India’s national carrier IndiGo also issued an advisory informing passengers of flight cancellations and delays.
“Due to dense fog in Delhi this morning, visibility has drastically reduced, impacting flight operations. As a precautionary measure, some flights may be proactively canceled during the day to prioritize safety and help minimize long waits at the airport,” IndiGo said.
The airline added: “We understand how inconvenient this can be, especially when travel plans are important. Please be assured that our teams across the airport are working around the clock to manage traffic as smoothly as possible and will keep you updated as the situation develops.”
