IndiGo cancels 11 flights at Chandigarh Airport due to dense fog disruption.
Key Points
- 1IndiGo cancelled 11 scheduled flights at Chandigarh Airport (IXC) due to severely reduced visibility caused by dense fog across the region.
- 2The airline advised passengers that low visibility conditions could also impact schedules at Ranchi, Patna, and Varanasi airports.
- 3IndiGo activated its Plan B policy, offering affected travelers the option to rebook their flights or claim a full refund online following the cancellations.
Dense fog severely impacted air travel across Northern India, leading IndiGo to cancel multiple services to prioritize passenger safety. On December 18 and 19, the airline confirmed that 11 flights originating from or destined for Chandigarh Airport (IXC) were cancelled due to drastically reduced visibility caused by the adverse weather conditions. This move was implemented as a precaution to minimize extended waiting times and ensure operational safety, causing significant inconvenience for passengers during the busy travel period.
While Chandigarh faced major disruptions, flight operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) were reported as running smoothly. However, IndiGo issued advisories indicating that low visibility and persistent fog over other key regional hubs, including Ranchi, Patna, and Varanasi, could also potentially impact scheduled flight operations throughout the day.
The airline strongly advised all affected passengers to verify their latest flight status via the official IndiGo website or mobile application before traveling to the airport. Furthermore, IndiGo activated its Plan B policy, allowing passengers whose flights were cancelled to conveniently rebook their travel or claim a full refund online. Teams across the affected airports were deployed to manage the situation and provide continuous support as the weather situation evolved.
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