The budget airline carrier IndiGo on Wednesday cancelled its flight operations in 11 cities across north, northwestern and central India till May 10, following aviation authorities directives regarding airport closures in wake of the Indian Armed Forces' 'Operation Sindoor' in retaliation
Pakistan's decision to block India's airlines from using their airspace will have a limited impact on its southern and western flight operations but significantly affect northern routes, particularly from Delhi, according to Air Marshal (Retd) Sanjeev Kapoor.
After the closure of Pakistan airspace for Indian carriers, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Saturday issued a set of advisory guidelines to airlines to ensure effective passenger handling.
According to airport sources, from Friday evening till Saturday morning, over 50 domestic flights operating from Indira Gandhi International Airport were delayed, around 25 flights were diverted, and seven were cancelled due to the dust storm.
As per the reading from the Ministry of Forests and Environment's Department of Environment Air Quality monitoring, the air quality of Bhaisipati is hazardous with US AQI reading 333 as of 2:30pm (Local Time).
The Amravati Airport in Maharashtra gets the aerodrome license by from the civil aviation regulator, officially designating it as a licensed Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) airport.
The low visibility conditions made it challenging for pilots to take off and land safely, leading to delays and diversions of several flights throughout the day. Passengers were advised to check with their airlines for updates and schedules as the dense fog lingered into the morning hours
In an update shared at 7.30 PM, Delhi Airport officials said that the visibility at the airport had improved, allowing all flight operations to resume.
According to officials, dense fog reduced visibility at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA), Guwahati leading to delays and cancellations.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Ganderbal district on Saturday to assess the preparedness in providing healthcare and other essential services during the ongoing winter season. The visit comes in the wake of heavy snowfall that has affected daily life across the Kas