IndiGo has proactively released a comprehensive travel advisory alerting passengers to anticipated operational challenges on Wednesday morning, as dense fog is forecast to envelop extensive regions of North and East India, significantly impairing visibility and necessitating a deliberate slowdown in flight movements to uphold stringent safety protocols during the critical early hours.
Prioritising passenger and crew safety above all considerations, the airline has indicated that certain flights may encounter unavoidable delays or require schedule modifications in response to the prevailing misty winter conditions. Dedicated teams stationed across affected airports are operating with heightened vigilance and seamless inter-departmental coordination to mitigate disruptions, facilitate customer support, and sustain an orderly progression of aviation activities.
Travellers have been strongly recommended to consult the most current flight information via IndiGo's official website or mobile application prior to departing for the airport, while incorporating substantial extra time into their itineraries. This precaution accounts not only for potential airside delays but also for likely congestion and reduced speeds on roadways leading to terminals due to the same visibility constraints.
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The issuance of this advisory aligns with ongoing alerts from major hubs such as Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, which experienced notable interruptions to departures and arrivals earlier on Tuesday amid persistent fog blankets. These atmospheric challenges were further aggravated by severely deteriorated air quality in the national capital, registering an Air Quality Index of 378—categorised as 'very poor'—according to Central Pollution Control Board monitoring data.
With meteorological projections suggesting gradual amelioration in visibility as the day advances and sunlight disperses the fog layer, IndiGo has conveyed sincere appreciation for the understanding and continued confidence exhibited by passengers, pledging unwavering commitment to navigating these transient weather-induced hurdles while preserving the highest standards of service and operational integrity throughout the affected regions.
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