Flight Delay

West Asia conflict, airspace curbs likely to cost carriers ₹2.5K crore

The broader conflict in West Asia, the largest international market for Indian carriers, has forced a sharp reduction in daily flights relative to the summer schedule

Flight disruptions, CEO exit, new boss: IndiGo's turbulent few months

IndiGo's December flight disruption triggered regulatory action, fare caps and leadership changes; the airline has now brought in aviation veteran Willie Walsh as CEO to steer recovery

Washington-area airports halt flights after chemical smell at ATC centre

Airports serving Washington, D.C., Baltimore and some cities in Virginia briefly halted all flights Friday evening because of what federal authorities said was a strong chemical smell at the flight centre that controls traffic into the airports. According to a spokesperson with the Department of Transportation, the Federal Aviation Administration temporarily stopped traffic at at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, Baltimore-Washington International Airport, CharlottesvilleAlbemarle Airport and Richmond International Airport because of a the chemical odor at the Potomac TRACON. The TRACON is a terminal radar approach control facility that manages air traffic for those regions, according to the FAA website. FAA spokeswoman Kristen Alsop said Friday that controllers were coming back to work and normal flight operations should return to normal soon. It was the second time this month that airports in the region have had to halt flights ..

IndiGo, SpiceJet issue travel advisories as rain, thunderstorms hit Delhi

IndiGo and SpiceJet have warned of possible flight disruptions in Delhi as rain and thunderstorms hit the city, urging passengers to check flight status and allow extra time for travel to the airport

IndiGo issues travel advisory as adverse weather impacts flight operations

ndiGo has requested travellers to monitor their real-time flight status through official digital channels as the local weather in Dubai remains unpredictable with lingering haze and fog

Massive winter storm in US triggers most flight cancellations since Covid

More than 16,000 US flights have been cancelled from Saturday through Monday, according to data from flight-tracking website FlightAware, as the storm pushed into major population centres

Dense fog disrupts Delhi airport ops; 118 flights cancelled, 130 delayed

At least 118 flights were cancelled, 16 flights diverted and 130 services delayed at the Delhi airport on Tuesday as dense fog disrupted operations. The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), operated by DIAL, handles around 1,300 flights daily. An official said 60 arrivals and 58 departures were cancelled while 16 flights were diverted at the airport. Information from flight tracking website Flightradar24.com showed that 130 flights were delayed on Tuesday morning at the airport and the average delay time for departures was around 28 minutes. In a post on X in the morning, Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) said all flight operations continue as normal and flights that are not CAT III compliant may get affected. CAT III compliance allows pilots to operate flights in low visibility conditions. Against the backdrop of fog and low visibility conditions, the civil aviation ministry on Tuesday said airlines have been instructed to strictly comply with passenger facilitation

IndiGo issues advisory amid disruptions at several airports due to fog

IndiGo noted that flight operations may be slower than usual as weather conditions evolve, adding that safety and compliance with visibility requirements remain the airline's top priority

Major storms disrupt travel across US; over 1,600 flights cancelled

New York City's three major airports - LaGuardia, JFK, and Newark - were hit hard by the disruptions, with as much as 9 inches (23 centimeters) of snow forecast for the areas

IndiGo issues advisory for flight disruptions in Bengaluru due to dense fog

The airline said it is closely monitoring weather conditions and providing full support to ensure safe and smooth travel for its passengers

Fog disrupts operations at Delhi airport; 10 flights cancelled, 270 delayed

At least 10 flights were cancelled and more than 270 flights were delayed at the Delhi airport due to fog and low visibility conditions on Tuesday. An official said 6 arrivals and 4 departures have been cancelled for the day. Over 270 flights have been delayed and the average delay time for departures is 29 minutes, as per information available on flight tracking website Flightradar24.com. "Visibility at the airport is improving; however, flight departures for certain destinations may experience delay," Delhi airport operator DIAL said in a post on X. The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital handles around 1,300 flight movements daily.

Delhi airport sees 129 flight cancellations as dense fog slows operations

At least 129 flights were cancelled at the Delhi airport on Saturday due to dense fog, according to an official. Flight operations have been disrupted for the past several days at Delhi and other airports due to dense fog, resulting in low visibility conditions. The official said at least 66 arrivals and 63 departures have been cancelled. "Low Visibility Procedures are currently in progress at Delhi Airport. All flight operations are functioning normally," Delhi airport operator DIAL said in a post on X in the afternoon. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) operates the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), the country's largest airport, which generally handles around 1,300 flights daily.

Govt directs airlines to ensure passenger support amid delays due to fog

Amid flight disruptions due to fog and low visibility conditions, the civil aviation ministry on Friday directed airlines to strictly comply with facilitation requirements for passengers and ensure adequate staffing at airports. Hundreds of flights are getting delayed and many are being cancelled due to dense fog at various airports, including Delhi's IGIA. In an office memorandum, the ministry mentioned about mandatory compliance with passenger facilitation requirements during fog and low-visibility conditions. According to the ministry, there should be timely and accurate information about flights, meals and refreshments for extended delays, rebooking or refunds in case of cancellations and boarding should not be denied after timely check-in. "Where adverse weather prevents operations despite reasonable efforts, airlines shall clearly inform passengers about the nature of disruption and the measures being undertaken. "Appropriate passenger entitlements (refreshments, reschedulin

Air India Express flight to Visakhapatnam grounded after technical snag

A Visakhapatnam-bound Air India Express flight was cancelled at the Gannavaram Airport on December 18 night due to a technical snag detected before take-off, an airport official said. Among the passengers were high-profile figures, including former vice president M Venkaiah Naidu, Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister K Atchennaidu and senior YSRCP leader B Satyanarayana. "While taxiing, they detected an engine problem, so they (aircraft) returned to the bay and the flight was cancelled," Vijayawada airport director Lakshmikanth Reddy told PTI late on Thursday. According to Reddy, the aircraft suffered a technical snag around 8:30 pm on Thursday. Meanwhile, an Air India Express spokesperson said the engine-related problem was identified prior to the departure. In the interest of safety, our Vijayawada - Visakhapatnam flight returned to the ramp after the pilot identified a technical issue prior to departure. The flight was subsequently cancelled, the spokesperson said on ...

Dense fog disrupts air travel as Delhi airport, IMD issue advisories

Airlines like Air India, Indigo and SpiceJet issued travel advisories to passengers amid dense fog after over 300 flights were cancelled on Monday due to low visibility

IndiGo estimates over ₹500 crore payout after mass flight cancellations

The budget airline said in a post on X it was in the process of identifying flights where customers were severely impacted and stranded at airports on December 3, 4 and 5

Flying soon on IndiGo? Key FAQs on refunds, delays and flight checks

With IndiGo operations stabilising after widespread cancellations, many passengers still remain unsure about refunds, delays, and flight tracking. Here are answers to the most common questions

IndiGo CEO may be 'sacked if necessary', says Civil Aviation Minister

Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu also suggested that the crisis at IndiGo may have been 'intentional'

IndiGo crisis exposes risks of airline dominance and operational lapses

The contest for India's 1.4 billion consumers was turning into a fixed match, I had argued in May 2023

IndiGo crisis: Govt asks airline to complete refund by Dec 7, other updates

After a week of disruptions, Indigo says operations are gradually stabilising and cancellations may drop below 1,000 today; passengers have been offered full waiver on cancellations and rescheduling