61 flights cancelled amid low visibility; Air India cancels 19 flights; IndiGo issues advisory

As many as 40 flights were cancelled and four others diverted at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Monday, December 15, due to poor visibility, news agency ANI quoted airport authorities as saying. Flight operations were severely disrupted as a dense layer of smog continued to envelop the national capital and neighbouring regions, pushing air quality into the ‘severe’ category. The sharp drop in visibility also affected train services across the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an ‘orange’ alert for dense smog in Delhi today.

Delhi Airport issues advisory

Amid low-visibility conditions, Delhi Airport issued an advisory for passengers, cautioning that flight schedules could be impacted. “Due to dense fog, flight operations may experience disruptions,” the airport said in a post on X, adding that it was working closely with all stakeholders to minimise inconvenience to travellers. Passengers were advised to check the latest flight status with their respective airlines. “We sincerely regret any inconvenience caused,” the airport said.

Air India cancels 19 flights

Air India cancelled 19 flights on Monday, citing safety concerns arising from poor visibility. “Dense fog in Delhi this morning has impacted flight operations across all airlines. We are closely monitoring conditions and will resume operations as soon as it is safe to do so,” the airline said in a statement. “In the interest of safety and to avoid prolonged uncertainty for our guests, some flights have been cancelled. We understand the inconvenience this may cause, and our ground teams across airports are working round the clock to assist passengers,” it added.

The cancelled Air India flights include:

AI2767 / 2768
AI1787 / 1872
AI1721 / 1837
AI1701 / 1806
AI1725 / 1860
AI1745 / 1890
AI1797 / 1838
AI1703 / 1884
AI2653 / 2808
AI2469 / 2470
AI866
AI1737 / 1820
AI1719 / 1844
AI1785 / 1851
AI2495 / 2496
AI1715 / 1816
AI3313 / 3314
AI881 / 882
AI2465 / 2880

IndiGo issues advisory

IndiGo also issued an advisory, warning passengers of potential delays and cancellations. “Due to dense fog in Delhi this morning, visibility has reduced drastically, impacting flight operations. As a precaution, some flights may be proactively cancelled through the day to prioritise safety and help minimise extended waiting at the airport,” the airline said. Acknowledging passenger inconvenience, IndiGo added that its teams across airports were working continuously to manage operations and keep travellers informed as the situation evolves.