New Delhi, Jan 18 (.) With dense fog enveloping the national capital, airlines including Air India and IndiGo have issued travel advisories for travellers regarding possible flight delays and disruptions.
Moreover, weather forecasters said the fog would persist across northern India, including the national capital, and was likely to linger on Sunday and Monday, reducing visibility and disrupting travel.
Air India said reduced visibility is expected in several regions, including Delhi, on Monday morning, which may have a cascading impact on flight schedules across its network.
The airline asserted that it has taken proactive measures to minimise disruptions and assured passengers that ground staff would provide support in case of “delays, diversions, or cancellations.”
Under its FogCare initiative, Air India said passengers booked on flights likely to be affected by fog will receive advance alerts, with options to reschedule flights at no extra cost or cancel and receive a full refund without penalty. The airline advised travellers to check updated flight status before leaving for the airport and allow extra time for travel.
IndiGo also issued multiple advisories, stating that early-morning fog is expected to affect visibility over Amritsar, Chandigarh and Lucknow, while low visibility conditions may impact flight operations at Delhi, Hindon, Rajkot and Surat as well. The airline said it is closely monitoring weather conditions and its teams will remain fully prepared through the night to manage operations.
Passengers have been requested to stay updated on their flight status through the airline’s website or mobile app and to check the latest information before heading to the airport. IndiGo said affected passengers may choose alternate options or claim refunds as per policy.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said dense fog reduced visibility to zero at Safdarjung in the national capital on Sunday morning, while Palam recorded visibility of just 100 metres. The weather office added that dense fog conditions are very likely to continue over northwest India and Bihar during the next four to five days, raising the likelihood of further disruptions to air traffic.
Passengers have been advised to plan their journeys carefully and remain in touch with airlines for real-time updates.
. PKJ .
