Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday reported that flight operations were affected by dense fog, adding that arrivals and departures are continuing, though some delays may occur. IndiGo, in its travel advisory, noted that fluctuating visibility in several regions has led
"Passengers are requested to remain in contact with their airlines, check official platforms for updates, and allow extra time for travel," the ministry posted on X. "Passenger facilitation teams are available at airports to support travellers," it added.
The Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Tuesday morning issued a fog advisory, warning passengers of possible disruptions to flight operations amid reduced visibility in the national capital.
In a post on X, the ministry said that senior officials visited the Airport Operations Control Centre on Monday to review real-time operations and assess the situation on the ground.
"We are pleased to inform all travelers that Delhi Airport operations are running smoothly and on schedule across all terminals. Flight arrivals and departures are proceeding as planned," the advisory read.
Air travel across India has been in chaos with widespread IndiGo flight disruptions on Monday, and major airports across the country reported extensive cancellations.
According to the Airport, till 2 pm today, a total of 62 flights, including 27 arrivals and 35 departures, were operated at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
According to the airport authorities, additional manpower has been deployed during night hours to supervise ground operations and coordinate closely with all stakeholders to uphold passenger safety, improve crowd management, and provide real-time assistance throughout the terminal.
"Our morning Delhi-Pune flight landed on schedule at 0655 hrs. However, no parking bay was available at Pune Airport at the time of arrival. The airport has a total of 10 bays, of which all are currently occupied by aircraft of another airline on ground due to technical reasons or experie
While the city witnessed light rainfall in the morning, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) did not issue any severe weather warnings. However, persistent fog and low clouds created challenging conditions for aircraft movement, leading to disruptions through the early hours.
Flight operations at Nepal's Tribhuvan International Airport were halted due to a short circuit in the airfield lighting system. Several domestic and international flights were delayed or diverted, while repair works are underway to restore runway lighting and resume normal operations.
A bus operated by AISATS, a ground handling service provider for Air India, caught fire at Delhi Airport's Terminal 3 on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Central Industrial Security Force.