Delhi Air Travel Alert: IndiGo and SpiceJet Issue Passenger Advisories, IGI Airport Warns of Flight Disruptions
Delhi Air Travel Alert: In a new passenger alert released Tuesday, Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) cautioned that heavy fog might continue to affect certain aircraft arriving and leaving. Delays may continue even when operations progressively recover. For the most recent information, travelers are encouraged to contact their individual airlines.
The airport also said that staff have been stationed at every terminal to assist travelers and provide necessary support. Additionally, IGI Airport thanked travelers for their cooperation and understanding throughout the disturbance.
Although flight operations are gradually improving, certain departures and arrivals may continue to experience difficulties. Please get in touch with your airline directly for precise and timely information. Our staff is on hand at all terminals to help travelers and provide any assistance that may be required. We value your collaboration and comprehension. Authorities at Delhi Airport posted on X.
IndiGo Airline Advisory
Early morning fog in northern India during the winter may periodically hinder aircraft operations, according to an IndiGo alert. Before leaving for the airport, passengers are encouraged to check the status of their flight and make appropriate travel plans.
Early morning fog may sometimes slow down airplane movements in Northern India as winter approaches. We wanted to provide you this mild reminder ahead of time so you can easily make plans and check the status of your flight before you go to the airport. Rest assured that our personnel are attentively monitoring the weather and are well-prepared. We are making deliberate changes on the ground wherever we can to minimize disruption and guarantee that any waiting period is as pleasant as possible. We appreciate your patience and your faith in us. Our goal is to look after you and ensure that your travel goes as smoothly as possible. The airline IndiGo posted on X.
SpiceJet
“All departures and arrivals, as well as the flights that follow, may be impacted by terrible weather (poor visibility) in Ayodhya (AYJ).” Passengers are urged to keep a check on their flight status via.
Delhi-NCR’s Heavy Fog Forces Flight Cancellations Monday
On Monday, 228 flights—131 departures and 97 arrivals—were canceled due to poor visibility, while five aircraft were rerouted to neighboring airports, according to authorities. While some airlines, including IndiGo, could not provide precise numbers on cancellations or delays, Air India reported canceling around 40 flights due to poor visibility.
Air Quality in Delhi-NCR Today
According to CPCB statistics, Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was 378 at approximately 8 am on Tuesday, putting it in the “very poor” category. The city was still dealing with dangerous air conditions. Compared to Monday, when the AQI hit 427 in the afternoon and was classified as “severe,” this was a little improvement.
Even with the little improvement, pollution levels across a large portion of the nation’s capital remained dangerously high. A dense layer of harmful haze covered the whole city, drastically impairing visibility and making people uncomfortable.