US EditionFlight operations hit! Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet issue advisory after dust storm in Delhi, nearby areas
- A dust storm affected flight operations at Delhi Airport on April 11, 2025, resulting in over 50 domestic flights being delayed, 25 diverted, and 7 cancelled from the evening until the following morning.
- Air India stated that 22 flights were diverted and five cancelled as a direct result of the dust storm, causing significant inconvenience for affected passengers.
- Passengers reported chaos at the airport due to delays, claiming they were held at the airport without food or water, including infants and pregnant women, according to airline staff and passenger complaints.
- Passengers expressed frustration over chaotic conditions at the boarding gate, as many waited overnight without basic necessities like food and water.
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Delhi weather: Over 350 flights delayed at IGI airport amid heavy congestion
Due to heavy traffic congestion in the national capital, over 350 flights were delayed at the Delhi airport on Saturday (April 12). The operations at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport were disrupted on Friday (April 11) amid adverse weather conditions, and as a spillover impact, operations have also been hit today. A dust storm disrupted flight operations Friday at Delhi Airport, affecting passengers traveling to and from the city. A…
Flight Disruptions Hit Northern India Due to Inclement Weather, Sparking Fury Among Stranded Passengers at Delhi Airport
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Social media posts highlighted the lack of communication and poor management by Air India staff, with many passengers expressing outrage over the absence of updates on flight statuses and boarding gates. India News | Flight Disruptions Hit Northern India Due to Inclement Weather, Sparking Fury Among Stranded Passengers at Delhi Airport.
Indian low-cost airline to launch direct flights to Fujairah
India’s largest low-cost airline, IndiGo, has announced the launch of direct flights from Mumbai and Kannur to Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), effective May 16. The new daily services to Fujairah will be complemented by dedicated bus transfers to and from Dubai and Sharjah, enhancing convenience for travellers. These additions build on IndiGo’s existing operations to Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah. This launch will make Fuja…
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