Dense fog continues to wreak havoc on air travel across several parts of India, leading to significant disruptions for passengers. Major airline IndiGo has been forced to cancel or delay a substantial number of flights, impacting key routes and leaving travellers stranded or facing long waits.
IndiGo Issues Travel Advisory Amid Poor Visibility
The airline has officially acknowledged the ongoing challenges, issuing a detailed travel advisory for its customers. The advisory specifically cites persistent fog over the cities of Ranchi, Chandigarh, and Varanasi as the primary cause for the current crisis. This weather phenomenon has drastically reduced visibility, making it unsafe for normal flight operations and leading to what the airline terms "minor delays" in flight movements.
IndiGo has warned passengers that the situation remains fluid. "As conditions evolve through the day, some flights may be subject to further adjustments, including possible cancellations, should visibility remain impacted," the advisory stated. The airline expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to travel plans and assured flyers that their teams are on the ground, closely monitoring the situation and providing support.
List of Cancelled IndiGo Flights
As per the latest official update, a significant number of IndiGo flights have been cancelled. The affected routes span across domestic and international sectors, connecting major Indian hubs. Passengers are urged to check their flight status before heading to the airport. The cancelled flights include:
- 6E 439 (Varanasi to Bengaluru)
- 6E 438 (Bengaluru to Varanasi)
- 6E 507 (Varanasi to Kolkata)
- 6E 307 (Hyderabad to Varanasi)
- 6E 822 (Kolkata to Varanasi)
- 6E 7035 (Bhubaneswar to Varanasi)
- 6E 6544 (Varanasi to Mumbai)
- 6E 5123 (Mumbai to Varanasi)
- 6E 626 (Varanasi to Hyderabad)
- 6E 7036 (Varanasi to Bhubaneswar)
- 6E 7274 (Indore to Jaipur)
- 6E 1414 (Abu Dhabi to Mumbai)
- 6E 1478 (Dubai to Ahmedabad)
- 6E 1422 (Sharjah to Hyderabad)
- 6E 1413 (Mumbai to Abu Dhabi)
- 6E 1425 (Thiruvananthapuram to Sharjah)
- 6E 1477 (Ahmedabad to Dubai)
- 6E 401 (Chennai to Varanasi)
- 6E 6044 (Varanasi to Chennai)
- 6E 2308 (Delhi to Ahmedabad)
- 6E 2315 (Chandigarh to Delhi)
- 6E 6634 (Chandigarh to Bengaluru)
- 6E 242 (Pune to Chandigarh)
- 6E 627 (Chandigarh to Kolkata)
- 6E 5261 (Chandigarh to Mumbai)
- 6E 7006 (Kochi to Calicut & Calicut to Bengaluru)
What Passengers Should Do Next
In light of these widespread flight cancellations and delays, IndiGo has advised all travellers to stay updated through its official channels, including the website and mobile app, to avoid unnecessary hassles at the airport. The airline has also provided options for those whose journeys have been impacted.
Passengers can conveniently modify their bookings online or claim a full refund for cancelled services. The airline reiterated its commitment to safety as the top priority, stating that every effort is being made to resume normal operations as soon as weather conditions permit. Travellers flying out of or into northern and eastern parts of India are advised to plan for extra time and keep a close watch on real-time flight status updates.
