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Srinagar Airport Halts Flights Amid Heavy Snowfall, Passengers Stranded

Flight operations at Srinagar Airport have been temporarily suspended due to heavy snowfall. IndiGo Airlines issued a travel advisory warning of delays and extended wait times for passengers. The airline and airport authorities are advising travelers to check their latest flight status before heading to the airport. Options to rebook or request a refund are available for impacted flights.

Key Points: Srinagar Airport Suspends Flights Due to Heavy Snowfall

  • Flight ops suspended at Srinagar Airport
  • Heavy snowfall causes cancellations
  • IndiGo issues travel advisory
  • Passengers advised to check status
  • NOTAM at Delhi Airport also a factor
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Srinagar Airport suspends flight operations amid heavy snowfall

Flight operations at Srinagar Airport are suspended due to heavy snowfall. IndiGo issues travel advisory, urging passengers to check flight status and rebook.

"Due to snowfall in Srinagar, flight operations...have been temporarily put on hold. - IndiGo Airlines"

Srinagar, January 23

Flight operations at Srinagar Airport have been temporarily suspended due to heavy snowfall, prompting IndiGo Airlines and the airport authorities to advise passengers to check their latest flight status and use available options to rebook or request a refund.

IndiGo Airlines issued a travel advisory stating that flight operations in Srinagar have been temporarily suspended due to snowfall.

The airline warned that delays may occur and urged travellers to check their latest flight status and use available options to rebook or request a refund.

In a post on X, the airlines shared, "Due to snowfall in Srinagar, flight operations, both take-offs and landings, have been temporarily put on hold. This may lead to extended wait times both onboard and on the ground. To ensure we are ready for departure as soon as we receive clearance, our team may complete boarding formalities in advance. We understand that delays can be inconvenient, and we assure you that our team remains fully committed to make your wait as comfortable as possible."

"We are closely monitoring the weather and will get you on your way as soon as conditions allow. Customers are advised to check their latest flight status before heading to the airport via http://bit.ly/3ZWAQXd. If your flight is impacted, options to rebook or request a refund are available at: https://goindigo.in/plan-b.html," the post read.

Srinagar Airport also announced that several flights to and from the airport have been cancelled due to ongoing snowfall and a NOTAM issued at Delhi Airport. Passengers have been advised to check their latest flight status before planning their journey.

"Please note that some flights to/from Srinagar Airport stand cancelled as of now today due to a NOTAM in force at Delhi Airport and ongoing snowfall conditions at Srinagar. Passengers are advised to check the latest flight status with their respective airlines before planning their journey. We regret the inconvenience caused," the official handle of Srinagar airport shared in a post on X.

- ANI

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Priya S
This happens every winter. While the advisory is good, the airport infrastructure needs to be more robust to handle these seasonal disruptions. Tourists planning trips to Srinagar should always account for such delays in their itinerary.
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Rohit P
My cousin was supposed to fly back today. Now he's stuck. At least the airlines are being proactive with communication and refund options. In the past, we'd just be left waiting at the airport with no info.
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Sarah B
Visiting from the US and was scheduled to fly to Srinagar tomorrow. This is a bit stressful, but I appreciate the clear instructions on rebooking. The landscape must be stunning with all this snow, though!
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Vikram M
It's a necessary precaution. The valley gets completely cut off during heavy snowfall. Hope the authorities also ensure road connectivity and essentials reach people. Flights are one part of the problem.
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Karthik V
While safety is paramount, the communication could be more streamlined. Getting info from both the airline AND a separate airport notice is confusing for many passengers, especially elderly travelers. A single, unified advisory would be better.

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