Dense fog forces cancellation of 130 flights at Delhi IGI Airport.
Key Points
- 1130 commercial flights were cancelled at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) on Saturday, December 20.
- 2Dense fog severely reduced visibility, forcing the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to implement widespread operational restrictions.
- 3Airlines, including major carrier IndiGo, issued formal warnings regarding significant delays and disruptions due to the adverse weather conditions.
Severe operational disruption struck Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi on Saturday, December 20, resulting in the cancellation of 130 scheduled commercial flights. The mass cancellations were attributed to persistent dense fog conditions that drastically reduced visibility, making takeoff and landing procedures unsafe or impossible under standard operating minimums. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) issued advisories warning passengers and carriers of significant delays and disruptions throughout the day.
Major domestic carriers, including IndiGo, also proactively warned customers about the adverse weather impact on their flight schedules. While the exact number of delayed flights remains unconfirmed, the cancellation of 130 movements—a significant portion of the airport’s daily traffic—indicates a major gridlock in the air traffic control system and ground operations. Airlines are working to re-accommodate affected passengers, though recovery efforts are expected to extend into the following day as the backlog clears.
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