Dense fog disrupts flights at Delhi airport; airlines issue travel advisories

December 15, 2025 12:20 PM

Dense fog disrupts flights at Delhi airport; airlines issue travel advisories

Flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport were disrupted on Monday morning as dense fog significantly reduced visibility, marking the season’s first major spell of winter fog in the national capital. Several departures were delayed as airlines adjusted schedules to ensure safe operations amid challenging weather conditions. Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) issued a passenger advisory, warning that dense fog could lead to disruptions in flight operations. The...

IndiGo flight chaos: Pilot shortage triggers massive delays, cancellations

December 4, 2025 11:18 AM

IndiGo flight chaos: Pilot shortage triggers massive delays, cancellations

Lakhs of air passengers across India were left stranded as the country’s largest airline, IndiGo, faced massive flight delays and cancellations over the past week, largely due to an acute pilot shortage. On Wednesday alone, over 200 flights were cancelled, with delays stretching up to 10 hours at several airports. Government data revealed that on December 2, IndiGo’s on-time performance plunged to just 35 percent, the lowest among all Indian airlines. With the carrier flying nearly a millio...