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As dense fog engulfed northern India on Sunday morning, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has issued a warning of delays and changes in flight operations.&nbsp;

AAI, Indigo flags possible flight delays, changes due to dense fog

While IndiGo has initiated refunds for cancelled flights, many passengers who booked through Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) are still waiting, highlighting coordination gaps between airlines and booking platforms.&nbsp;

IndiGo to compensate stranded passengers with Rs 10,000 vouchers

Raising broader concerns, the complainant questioned how aviation regulators and airlines could permit pilots who allegedly fail to exercise restraint in public confrontations to operate aircraft carrying hundreds of passengers. He also criticised airport management for what he described as mismanagement at a sensitive security area by combining staff entry with passengers carrying infants, leading to confusion and conflict.

Passenger alleges assault by Air India Express pilot; airline responds, govt orders inquiry and pilot grounding

&nbsp;“In the interest of safety, our Vijayawada–Visakhapatnam flight returned to the ramp after the pilot identified a technical issue prior to departure. The flight was subsequently cancelled,” an Air India Express spokesperson said.

Vijayawada–Visakhapatnam flight cancelled over safety concerns: Air India Express

In a post on X, the Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India said, "Good news for India-China travelers! Starting January 2, 2026, China Eastern Airlines will launch daily nonstop flights between Delhi and Shanghai.&nbsp;

 China Eastern Airlines to launch daily non-stop Delhi-Shanghai flights from January 2

The airport is strongly recommending travelers to track their flight status before going there. Indigo customers can conveniently check their flight status at Flight Status.

UAE travel advisory issued as heavy rain and thunderstorms disrupt flights

On resilience, Elbers said the airline has entered the bad weather and IROPS (irregular operations) season, traditionally a challenging period. The focus, he said, will be on strengthening operations, maintaining stability and minimising the impact of external factors on both flights and customers.

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers says ‘worst is behind us’ as 2,200 flights restored; shares jump 3%

A heavy concentration of poisonous smoke covered the majority of the city, greatly cutting down visibility and making life uncomfortable for the population. The area of RK Puram was wrapped in heavy smoke with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 374, which put it in the 'very poor' category as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Delhi Airport sees smooth flight operations even as dense fog and severe smog grip city

Data for the quarter shows IndiGo carried a total of 41.36 lakh international passengers, with 19.88 lakh passengers arriving in India and 21.47 lakh departing from the country.

IndiGo surpasses Air India and Air India Express in International passenger traffic in July-September 2025: DGCA

Flight Cancelled At IGI Airport:&nbsp;Air quality in Delhi witnessed a slight improvement on Wednesday morning, though large parts of the city remained engulfed in toxic smog, according to data from CPCB. Due to dense fog and adverse weather in Delhi and other northern states, flights were disrupted in some parts of the country.

21 flights cancelled across Delhi, Chennai due to low visibility

Dense fog and pollution cause 11 flight cancellations at Chennai Airport

The Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at around 8 am was 378, classifying the Capital's air as "very poor," according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board.

Dense fog and poor Air Quality disrupt flights at Delhi Airport; 126 flights affected

IndiGo Airlines has assured the travelers that its ground and operations crew are well-equipped and are monitoring the weather conditions closely.

IndiGo issues fog advisory for Northern India flights amid poor visibility

Airport Travel Advisory:&nbsp;Airport authorities, Air India, and IndiGo&nbsp;have issued travel advisories&nbsp;for passengers on Monday, December 15, as dense fog continues to disrupt services at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport and other airports in northern India. Check details:

Dense fog blankets Delhi-NCR; AAI, Air India, IndiGo issue travel advisories

IndiGo previously on Friday announced that it had a provision for compensation which could go up to Rs 500 crore in total for passengers whose flights were cancelled within 24 hours of their departure and who were left in extremely inconvenient situations at some airports in the country.

Low Visibility in Delhi: IndiGo warns of possible flight delays

The airline stated that it was in the process of identifying passengers affected on December 3, 4, and 5 and planned to reach out in January to ensure that compensation was provided smoothly.&nbsp;

IndiGo operates over 2,000 flights for second consecutive day after operational disruptions

With domestic airfares hitting record highs, Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has hinted at government intervention, including potential fare caps. The ministry has warned airlines against abnormal pricing as last-minute fares spiral.

Worried about rising airfares? Govt may have good news for you — Know what Aviation Minister said

IndiGo said it is set to operate more than 2,000 flights Friday as it continued to make progress towards normalising its operations.&nbsp;

4th day of operational normalisation at IndiGo? Airline expects to complete 2,000+ flights today

IndiGo’s crisis-review meeting with the government ended after two hours, with the CEO presenting a recovery plan aimed at restoring stability. IndiGo has scaled down operations to just over 1,950 flights daily, assured that spot cancellations have stopped, confirmed that international routes remain unaffected, and submitted detailed updates on refunds, baggage and compensation. A revised schedule for the coming days has also been shared, signalling a move from crisis management to stabilisation.

IndiGo Crisis: Key takeaways from the 2-hour high-level meet as CEO submits recovery plan

IndiGo, admitting the difficulties that passengers had to go through, stated that during the mentioned days, the air travellers who had their flights on December 3, 4, and 5 suffered extensive hold-ups and were left at various airports for long periods on account of the heavy traffic.

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers appears before DGCA amid operational disruptions

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The airline's internal planning systems failed to identify the risks in a timely and regulatory preparedness at the operator level was found to be insufficient.

Has IndiGo escaped turbulent skies? 10 things flyers must know

Delhi airport will shut its third runway, 11R/29L, from February 16 for a comprehensive rehabilitation involving resurfacing, a new rapid exit taxiway and installation of a modern instrument landing system. DIAL says daily flight movement capacity of 1,514 will be maintained through coordination with airlines and air traffic control. The runway, operational since 2008, is expected to reopen by early July after regulatory approvals, strengthening safety, efficiency and long-term capacity at India’s busiest airport.

Delhi airport announces third runway closure from February 16 for major overhaul — What passengers should know

As per Air India's press release, the agreement was officially signed in Mumbai on January 16, 2026, by Campbell Wilson, the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Air India, and Goh Choon Phong, the Chief Executive Officer of Singapore Airlines. This step indicates the intention of both carriers to largely increase the connectivity between India and Singapore and to provide more and better services to the customers.

Air India, Singapore Airlines ink framework pact to expand cooperation

“In addition, passengers whose flights were cancelled within 24 hours of the scheduled departure time during the above period may claim compensation, where applicable,” the DGCA said in a notification.

 IndiGo confirms all refunds cleared for December 3-5 flight cancellations: DGCA

This incident came in notice when the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) issued a legal notice to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) and raised objections of the summoning of Captain Varun Anand, the pilot of Air India.

Air India AI-171 Crash: Pilots Federation objects to Captain Anand's summons

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