Low visibility across north and central India prompted budget carrier IndiGo to issue a system-wide travel advisory in the early hours of 5 January. The airline warned that flights to Bhopal, Udaipur, Hyderabad, Ranchi and several hill-state airports could face delays, urging passengers to track live updates and allow extra connection time.
The India Meteorological Department forecast dense fog through 6 January, with Delhi’s minimum temperature dipping to 8 °C and Leh Airport temporarily suspending all operations due to snowfall. Historical data show fog-related delays can ripple through crew rotations, disrupting schedules for up to 36 hours.
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Corporate travel managers are re-routing same-day meetings and advising staff to book flexible fares or build overnight buffers into itineraries. Airports Authority of India officials say CAT-III ILS systems at Delhi and Lucknow can handle visibility as low as 50 metres, but secondary airports rely on visual approaches, making diversions likely.
IndiGo added that affected passengers may reschedule free of charge. Travellers connecting to international flights through Delhi or Hyderabad should allow at least a four-hour transfer window until weather normalises.
The India Meteorological Department forecast dense fog through 6 January, with Delhi’s minimum temperature dipping to 8 °C and Leh Airport temporarily suspending all operations due to snowfall. Historical data show fog-related delays can ripple through crew rotations, disrupting schedules for up to 36 hours.
Corporate travel managers are re-routing same-day meetings and advising staff to book flexible fares or build overnight buffers into itineraries. Airports Authority of India officials say CAT-III ILS systems at Delhi and Lucknow can handle visibility as low as 50 metres, but secondary airports rely on visual approaches, making diversions likely.
IndiGo added that affected passengers may reschedule free of charge. Travellers connecting to international flights through Delhi or Hyderabad should allow at least a four-hour transfer window until weather normalises.
Source: India Today Live Blog
