IndiGo Flight Status: Is Fog Chaos Over? Cancellations Drop to Two

Commercial aviation in North India saw significant relief on Monday, December 22, as IndiGo reported a sharp reduction in flight cancellations. The airline confirmed only two services were canceled for the day, signaling a return to near-normal operations after days of widespread dense fog flight disruptions. This limited number of cancellations marks a major improvement. Previously, the region had experienced frequent delays and numerous cancellations.

Operations Stabilize After Fog Chaos

According to the airline's flight status update, only two flights were grounded as of 6:00 am IST. Both canceled services were scheduled to depart from Pune Airport. The two affected flights are 6E 6409, operating on the Pune-New Delhi route, and flight 6E 721, which was scheduled from Pune to Amritsar.

Major hubs previously impacted by the weather saw significant operational improvement. Airports like Indira Gandhi International Airport (New Delhi) and Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (Amritsar) reported a sharp reduction in cancellations. Just days prior, the national capital's airport had seen up to 177 flights canceled across all airlines due to low visibility. The current IndiGo flight status check reflects the improving weather conditions.

Ongoing Weather Warning for Srinagar

While operations stabilized in the plains, the airline issued a specific Srinagar weather advisory. IndiGo cautioned that dense fog continues to affect visibility at Srinagar Airport. This impacts flights operating to and from the capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The airline noted that delays or cancellations may still occur based on operational feasibility and clearance.

• Passengers on Srinagar routes must check their latest flight status before travel.
• Affected travelers can use the airline’s 'Plan B' option for refunds or rescheduling.

Industry Response and Passenger Facilitation

The recent period of severe fog caused widespread North India air travel chaos. This led to a strong response from the government and regulators. The Ministry of Civil Aviation issued a passenger facilitation advisory to all airlines. This advisory mandated strict compliance with passenger rights during disruptions.

The DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) was tasked with ensuring uniform implementation of these rules. These DGCA passenger facilitation norms require airlines to provide:

• Timely and accurate flight information updates.
• Meals and refreshments for delays exceeding two hours.
• Full refunds or rebooking at no extra cost for cancellations.

This regulatory oversight is critical. It ensures that passengers receive appropriate support during challenging weather events. The focus is on minimizing inconvenience. The seasonal fog window, which the DGCA typically announces, requires airlines to be prepared. This includes deploying CAT III B-trained crew and certified aircraft. Such preparedness is vital for maintaining safe and consistent aviation operations normalcy during winter. The return to a limited number of cancellations is a positive sign for the entire commercial aviation news sector and traveling public IndiGo serves. Passengers are still advised to monitor their specific flight operation news closely, especially for early morning departures. The recent disruptions highlight the constant challenge of weather on air travel networks. The quick recovery shows improved operational resilience.