IndiGo Flight Status Highlights: 79+ flights cancelled, 230 delayed amid fog, check Delhi Airport's latest advisory

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Earlier today, 79 departures, including 2 international and 73 arrivals, including 2 international, were cancelled today from the Delhi Airport, due to fog, reported ANI

As per IMD's latest forecast, Delhi-NCR is expected to witness a partly cloudy sky, accompanied by dense fog at many places and very dense fog at isolated places, during the morning hours on 20 December. Mist or shallow fog may persist overnight.

The Airports Authority of India advised passengers to:

• Stay in contact with their respective airlines for real-time updates

• Refer only to official channels for accurate information

• Allow extra time for travel and airport processes

Airports Authority of India (AAI) in a post on X stated, “In view of prevailing fog conditions across parts of Northern India, airport operations may experience delays or disruptions….Passenger facilitation teams are deployed at airports to assist and support travellers.”

Delhi experienced poor air quality on Friday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 372 at 5 pm, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

On Friday, 79 departures, including 2 international and 73 arrivals, including 2 international, were cancelled from the Delhi Airport, ANI reported.

Delhi Airport stated that operations are currently being conducted as per CAT III conditions amid low visibility.

CAT III is a category of Instrument Landing System (ILS) that provides lower minimum visibility and decision heights. It enables nearly zero-visibility landings in certain situations. CAT III approach requires advanced equipment and specialised pilot training.

In a post on the social media platform X, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said, “Due to prevailing fog conditions in parts of Northern India, airport operations may be impacted. Passengers are requested to remain in contact with their airlines, check official platforms for updates, and allow extra time for travel. Passenger facilitation teams are available at airports to support travellers.”

Flightradar24.com data shows 43% delayed arrival at Delhi Airport.

Flightradar24.com data shows minimal flights flying over northern India amid dense fog conditions.

Flightradar24.com data shows 81% delayed departure from Delhi Airport.

Passengers had to wait for nearly an hour as flight schedules were revised due to fog conditions which impacted operations. According to flight tracking website Flightradar24.com, delay for departures was 49 minutes on Friday morning.

More than 230 flights were delayed on 19 December at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, according to data from flight tracking website Flightradar24.com.

Dense fog affected operations at the Delhi airport as nearly 79 flights were cancelled on Friday, 19 December, an official informed PTI.

IndiGo in a post on X stated, “Delhi NCR, Amritsar, Jabalpur and Jalandhar continue to remain wrapped in chilly winter air and lingering fog this morning. The fluctuating visibility has led to changes in flight schedules, and operations may be slower than usual as conditions evolve. Our teams on-ground are prioritisng safety and compliance with visibility requirements.”

SpiceJet in a post on X stated, “#Delhi and several parts of northern/eastern India are currently experiencing reduced visibility due to fog, impacting flight schedules. The passengers are requested to ensure sufficient travel time and keep a check on their flight status via https://spicejet.com/#status.”

Air quality in Delhi-NCR continues to remain in the "very poor" range. According to the Central Pollution Control Board data, the average AQI of the National Capital was recorded at 379 at 11:00 AM today.

Airports Authority of India in a post on X stated, “In view of prevailing fog conditions across parts of Northern India, airport operations may experience delays or disruptions….Passenger facilitation teams are deployed at airports to assist and support travellers.”

In its three-pointer advisory, AAI said passengers are advised to:

• Stay in contact with their respective airlines for real-time updates

• Refer only to official channels for accurate information

• Allow extra time for travel and airport processes

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in its latest press release stated, “Partly cloudy sky. Moderate fog at many places with dense fog at few places during morning hours. Smog/Shallow fog during evening/night.”

SpiceJet spokesperson informed that a flight bearing number ‘SG8193’ was cancelled due to bad weather (low visibilty) which was scheduled to operate from Delhi to Ahemdabad. He further noted, “Passengers were given the option of a full refund or moving to the next available flight.”

Due to dense fog conditions, Delhi Airport cancelled around 30 flights on Thursday, All India Radio News reported.

Delhi airport in its latest passenger advisory said, “While landings and take offs continue at Delhi Airport, flights that are not CAT III compliant may get affected. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information.”

The Ministry of Civil Aviation issued a heavy fog alert for northern India and in a post on X said, “Due to prevailing fog conditions in parts of Northern India, airport operations may be impacted. Passengers are requested to remain in contact with their airlines, check official platforms for updates, and allow extra time for travel. Passenger facilitation teams are available at airports to support travellers.”

SpiceJet in a post on X stated, “Due to bad weather at Delhi (poor visibility) and Dubai (thunderstorm with rain), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may be affected. Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status via http://spicejet.com/#status.”

Delhi airport warned of delays in its travel advisory, “Due to prevailing dense fog conditions, flight operations are currently being managed under CAT III conditions.”

Air India Express' multiple flights to and from Delhi were cancelled on Thursday amid low visibility due to dense fog. The airlines issued an advisory that said, “Foggy conditions across parts of North India may impact flight operations, particularly during the early morning and late evening hours, due to reduced visibility. While most of our flights have operated as scheduled, a few services have been cancelled due to prevailing weather conditions. Impacted guests have been informed on their registered contact details.”

IndiGo in a post on X stated, “#Delhi and several parts of northern/eastern India are currently experiencing reduced visibility due to fog, impacting flight schedules. Customers are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport http://bit.ly/3ZWAQXd and allow extra time for travel, as low visibility may lead to slower traffic on the roads.”

The post added, “Impacted customers will receive timely updates on their registered contact details. If your flight is impacted, you may conveniently choose an alternate option or claim a refund via https://goindigo.in/plan-b.html. Our teams continue to monitor conditions closely and are working steadily to normalise operations as visibility improves.”