On December 15, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport was almost completely shut down because of the high number of flights cancelled . This was due to bad winter weather that affected operations all day. A lot of flights were canceled because of thick fog, poor visibility, and cold winds that made the runway unsafe for flying. This left thousands of passengers stuck. Airport officials said that the flights cancelled affected both domestic and international routes, making it one of the worst weather-related disruptions this season.
Aviation officials said that most of the canceled flights happened in the early morning and late at night, when the fog was at its thickest. Airlines had to stop takeoffs and landings to keep passengers safe, which caused a lot of delays and cancellations. As more and more flights were canceled during busy times, airport terminals became very crowded. This led airlines to announce flexible policies for rebooking and refunds. Meteorologists warned that the same weather could last for the next few days.
Flights Cancelled Because of Bad Weather at Delhi Airport
Overnight weather conditions got worse, which led to the cancellation of more than 100 flights at Delhi’s IGI Airport. This had a big effect on air travel. Air traffic control officials said that thick fog and cold winds made visibility so low that many flights had to be temporarily stopped. Flights that were canceled included international arrivals, early morning departures, and connecting services. This caused delays across all airline networks.
Airport sources said that even though there are advanced navigation and landing systems, safe landings were impossible because visibility was so low for long periods of time. As a result, flights were canceled on and off all day, affecting major airlines like Air India, IndiGo, Vistara, and a number of international airlines. Authorities said again that safety rules are still the most important thing, even though canceled flights cause problems with money and operations.
Weather monitoring teams used official forecasts and alerts to figure out what was going on. The India Meteorological Department says that fog levels in northern India usually get worse in mid-December, which has a big impact on planes, cars, and trains.
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Flights Cancelled Mess Up Travel Plans as Airlines Warn Passengers
As flights continued to be canceled, travelers had to wait in long lines, have their bags delayed, and have their schedules changed at the last minute. Several passengers said they missed their connections and had to wait longer than expected. Airlines arranged meals, hotel stays, and alternate flights for those who were affected. Airport management sent out more ground staff to help passengers whose flights were canceled.
Airlines told travelers to check the status of their flights before going to the airport and suggested using official apps and airline websites for real-time updates. Experts in aviation said that flights are often canceled during the winter fog season, but the number of cancellations on December 15 was much higher than usual. As the end of the year approaches, officials warned that canceled flights could go up even more if the bad weather keeps up.
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