Delhi bound Air India Express flight from Goa diverted to Ahmedabad due to dense fog
The Air India Express flight took off from Goa’s Mopa Airport at 11:55 PM and was scheduled to land at Delhi's IGI Airport Terminal 1 at 2:35 AM
A Delhi-bound Air India Express flight from Goa was diverted to Ahmedabad because of dense fog over the capital city.
According to ANI, the flight took off from Goa’s Mopa Airport at 11:55 PM and was scheduled to land at Delhi's IGI Airport Terminal 1 at 2:35 AM. However, the flight was diverted to Ahmedabad.
The news agency also stated that the flight was not diverted to Jaipur Airport because it was already congested, as several flights had been diverted there due to foggy conditions.
A dense layer of fog engulfed Delhi on Monday, disrupting flight operations and prompting advisories from the airport operator and airlines.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for very dense fog on Monday, with maximum and minimum temperatures expected to hover around 22°C and 7°C, respectively.
Delhi Airport Issues Advisory
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) issued an advisory stating that flight operations were being conducted under CAT III instrument landing system conditions due to poor visibility, cautioning passengers about possible delays and cancellations.
“Flight operations are currently being conducted under CAT III conditions due to dense fog, which may result in delays and cancellations. Our ground teams are actively assisting passengers to ensure smooth travel. We sincerely regret for any inconvenience caused,” the airport said in a passenger advisory.
Air India's ‘fog care’
Air India also said that, as weather forecasts indicated dense fog with low visibility in parts of northern India, including Delhi, on Monday morning, it was likely to affect flight operations.
Air India said it had taken proactive measures to minimise disruption and assured passengers that ground teams would provide all necessary assistance in case of delays, diversions or cancellations.
Air India highlighted its ‘FogCare’ initiative, under which passengers booked on select flights during the fog window receive advance alerts on their registered mobile numbers, along with the option to reschedule their journey without additional charges or seek a full refund without penalty.
Air India passengers were advised to check their flight status before leaving for the airport and to allow extra time for travel, as winter fog conditions often intensify during early morning hours.
Airlines issue advisories amid low visibility
Airlines operating to and from Delhi also issued alerts as fog affected schedules.
IndiGo issued a travel advisory on Monday, stating that Delhi and Hindon airports were enveloped in winter fog, with fluctuating visibility affecting flight schedules.
The airline said operations may be slower than usual as conditions evolve, adding that ground teams were prioritising safety and strict compliance with visibility requirements.
