Leading Indian carrier IndiGo has proactively issued a travel advisory to its passengers, cautioning them about potential disruptions to flight schedules on Sunday. The warning comes in anticipation of dense early-morning fog expected to blanket Delhi and several regions across northern India, significantly reducing visibility.
Airline's Proactive Advisory and Safety Stance
In its official statement released on Saturday, IndiGo highlighted that safety remains its paramount concern. The airline specifically warned that during the early hours, visibility can drop suddenly and dramatically, which directly impacts the safe operation of flights. This could lead to unavoidable delays or last-minute changes to the schedule.
IndiGo confirmed that its operations teams will be on high alert through the night, monitoring weather developments on a minute-by-minute basis. This vigilant approach aims to manage the situation effectively and minimize passenger inconvenience as much as possible.
Essential Passenger Guidelines and Options
Acknowledging the frustration that such seasonal weather events cause, the airline thanked travellers for their patience and understanding. It provided clear instructions for affected passengers:
- All travellers are strongly advised to check their flight's latest status via the airline's link (bit.ly/3ZWAQXd) before starting their journey to the airport.
- Passengers whose flights are delayed or cancelled can opt to rebook their travel or request a full refund through the official IndiGo website (goindigo.in/plan-b.html).
The airline reiterated its commitment to keeping passengers informed and ensuring travel remains as smooth as possible under the challenging circumstances.
Widespread Fog Impact Across Northern India
Dense fog is a recurrent winter phenomenon in northern India, severely disrupting air, rail, and road transportation networks. The current situation has already caused significant travel chaos.
On Saturday itself, due to poor visibility from thick fog, a total of 66 arrival and departure flights were cancelled at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, as reported by the news agency ANI. Separately, Srinagar Airport saw the cancellation of four flights, with three connecting to Amritsar and Delhi being called off due to adverse weather in those cities.
Delhi Airport also activated its Low Visibility Procedures (LVP). In a 7:00 am update on Saturday, the airport authority stated that while all flight operations were currently normal, passengers should contact their airlines directly for the most recent flight information.
The key takeaways for passengers are clear: foggy winter weather is actively affecting air travel in North India, airlines like IndiGo are prioritizing safety while monitoring conditions closely, and travellers must stay informed about their flight status and be aware of their rebooking and refund rights.
