IndiGo issues travel advisory, dense fog likely to disrupt flights in North India
New Delhi, December 21
IndiGo issued a travel advisory on Saturday, warning passengers of possible flight disruptions due to early-morning fog expected across Delhi and several parts of northern India on Sunday.
The airline said reduced visibility in the early hours could affect flight operations, leading to delays or schedule changes.
In a statement issued, IndiGo said its operations teams will remain fully prepared through the night, closely monitoring weather conditions on a minute-by-minute basis to minimise inconvenience to passengers. Acknowledging the difficulties caused by seasonal weather disruptions, the airline expressed appreciation for passengers' patience.
"Early-morning fog is expected to affect visibility across Delhi and parts of northern India. During these hours, visibility can suddenly reduce, impacting flight operations.", the advisory said, adding that safety remains the airline's top priority.
IndiGo advised travellers to check the latest flight status before leaving for the airport through the given link (). Passengers whose flights are affected can rebook or request a refund via the airline's official website ().
The airline reiterated its commitment to keeping passengers informed and ensuring smooth travel despite challenging weather conditions. "We will remain vigilant and will do everything we can to keep your journey moving smoothly. Thank you for your patience and understanding.", the statement said.
Dense fog is common in northern India during winter, particularly in the early morning. The phenomenon disrupts air, rail, and road transport.
Earlier, due to low visibility from dense fog, 66 arrival and departure flights were cancelled at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday.
Also, on Saturday, Delhi Airport issued a passenger advisory stating that low-visibility procedures are underway. Delhi Airport also noted that all flight operations are functioning normally in the city.
In its 7:00 am statement, the airport advised passengers to contact their respective airlines for the latest flight updates."Low Visibility Procedures are still in progress at Delhi Airport. All flight operations are functioning normally. Passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest flight updates," said the statement.
Meanwhile, four flights were cancelled at Srinagar Airport. Among them, three flights to and from Amritsar and Delhi were cancelled due to adverse weather in those cities.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Flying to Delhi tomorrow for a wedding. This advisory is a lifesaver! Will check the status before leaving home. Safety first, absolutely. Better a delay than any risk.
It's good they are monitoring and informing passengers. But the real test is in execution. Last-minute gate changes and lack of clear communication at the airport cause more chaos than the fog itself. Hope they have improved.
This affects the entire northern circuit. Not just Delhi. Travelling to Chandigarh and Amritsar is also a nightmare in December. People need to plan for buffer days during winter travel. ðŸ™
Appreciate the proactive communication. As a frequent business traveler, timely advisories help me reschedule my meetings. The refund/rebook option on the website is also straightforward. Thumbs up for that.
The real heroes are the ground staff and pilots who manage operations in such conditions. It must be incredibly stressful. A big thank you to them! â¤ï¸ And passengers, please have some patience. It's nobody's fault.
This is why we need more investment in all-weather landing systems at our major airports. Fog is an annual event, not
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