Delayed flights today: Dense fog grips Delhi Airport, disrupts flights, triggers stringent measures

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Delhi Airport Flight Status: A thick blanket of fog has descended upon Delhi, causing widespread disruptions and prompting the Delhi Airport to issue an advisory urging passengers to contact their airlines before heading to the airport, on January 15. In a social media post on 'X,' the airport authority stated, "Due to dense fog, flight operations at Delhi Airport may be affected. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information." The airport authority expressed regret for any inconvenience caused.

This advisory comes after IndiGo Airlines experienced disruptions in flight operations on January 14, attributing it to low visibility and dense fog conditions across North India. In an official statement, IndiGo apologized for the inconvenience caused to passengers and assured that staff were actively communicating delays and cancellations throughout the affected airports. “Due to the low visibility and dense fog conditions across North India, IndiGo flight operations were impacted on Jan 14, 2024.

This had a cascading effect on our operations throughout the day. Our staff kept passengers apprised of all delays and cancellations across airports and made every possible effort to facilitate the passengers. We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused to our passengers," IndiGo Airlines said in an official statement.

Also Read | Flights delayed or cancelled? Read guidelines for compensation to air passengers here On January 15, the national capital woke up to a thick fog, with the minimum temperature recorded at 4 degrees Celsius in the RK Puram area. Visuals showed a thick layer of fog gripping the city, impacting visibility and causing disruptions in various services. Also Read | Fog