In the wake of Cyclone Montha, several flights between Shamshabad Airport in Telangana and Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Rajahmundry airports in Andhra Pradesh have been cancelled, GMR Airports said.
The super typhoon packing 295km/h wind gusts, is moving westwards and is forecast to make landfall over the thinly populated Babuyan group of islands off the northern coast of Luzon in the Philippines between 2 pm and 5 pm today before heading towards southern China.
Delhi airport reported 48 flight cancellations, including 28 arrivals and 20 departures, since last night, driven by Gulf region tensions. Air India and IndiGo faced major disruptions, with 27 and 15 flights cancelled, respectively.
IndiGo has cancelled flights to several cities until 10 May 2025, citing security concerns. Mumbai Airport urges passengers to arrive early due to enhanced security measures and longer wait times. Passengers are advised to cooperate with staff and check official channels for updates.
Several flights scheduled for arrival and departures from Delhi Airport were cancelled on Thursday due to the closure of airspace, said airport sources.
IndiGo Airlines announced the cancellation of all flights, including both arrivals and departures, scheduled for Monday at the Ranchi airport due to reduced visibility caused by fog.
The Chinese financial hub, home to 25 million residents, was brought to a standstill as flights, trains, and highways were suspended during a national holiday period.
A woman from Bangladesh who had come to Tamil Nadu for cancer treatment was stranded at Chennai Airport due to the tense situation prevailing in the country.