On the last day of 2025, over 150 flights have been cancelled and 250 delayed at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, New Delhi. New Year travel plans of people have been disrupted due to the dense fog enveloping the capital. Airlines such as Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet issued advisory regarding the delay and flight cancellation. Yellow alert has been issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) owing to the dense fog. Pictures shared by a new agency show that the visibility has dropped drastically and only a few metres is visible. Data on Sameer app developed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed Delhi air quality index (AQI) of 383 as of 6:05 am.
Advisory by Delhi airport and Air India
Delhi airport has issued an advisory to all passengers travelling from IGI Airport regarding the delay and cancellations because of dense fog conditions. “Due to the prevailing dense fog conditions, flight operations are currently being conducted under CAT III protocols, which may result in delays or cancellations. Our ground teams are on-site and actively assisting passengers to ensure a smooth travel experience,” the advisory read. The advisory added, “For the latest flight updates, please reach out to your respective airlines. We sincerely regret any inconvenience caused.”
Apart from the airport, airlines issued advisory, Air India in the advisory said: “…We anticipate impacts on flight schedules and potential cascading delays across our network. We are keeping a close eye on the situation and have taken proactive measures to minimise inconvenience to our passengers. This includes planned cancellation of some morning flights most likely to be affected by fog with advance information to passengers to avoid prolonged and uncertain wait at the airports. In the event of any unexpected delay, diversion or cancellation of flights, our airport teams will remain at your service to extend necessary assistance and support.” The advisory further added, “To give you more control over your travel, our FogCare initiative allows passengers booked on certain flights during the fog window, which may be affected, to receive advance alerts on their registered phone numbers, offering the option to reschedule their flights without any additional payment or seek a full refund on their bookings without penalty.”
