{"id":"f-e550251d2f-2a99d780-9947-59ed-93bc-9fda7a723eca","title":"Air India, SpiceJet and IndiGo issue advisories as dense fog disrupt flight operations across north India","description":"IndiGo Airlines has issued a travel advisory due to low visibility and fog in Ranchi, Patna, and Varanasi, which may impact flight schedules.","timestamp":1766043086,"category":"national_v_two","headline":"Air India, SpiceJet and IndiGo issue advisories as dense fog disrupt flight operations across north India","modifiedHeadline":"Fog Disrupts Flights; Airlines Issue Advisory","subCategories":["scid_32ea1c2f"],"region":"IN","bundleMetaData":{"bundleId":"7b48871c-c993-4956-b43d-6f46f8e1b036","bundleTitle":"Today In India","cardData":null},"iabCategoryId":"663","fcSummary":"Dense fog in North India is disrupting flight operations, prompting airlines like IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Air India to issue travel advisories. Passengers are urged to check flight statuses due to low visibility in cities including Delhi, Ranchi, Patna, and Varanasi.","summary":"Flight chaos: Air India, SpiceJet, IndiGo warn of disruptions as dense fog blankets North India, impacting schedules in key cities.","ctaUrl":"https://trends.glance.com/newz/Travel_Lifestyle/IN/en/cnbc-tv18/f-e550251d2f-2a99d780-9947-59ed-93bc-9fda7a723eca","sourceUrl":"https://www.cnbctv18.com/travel/air-india-spicejet-and-indigo-issue-advisories-as-dense-fog-disrupt-flight-operations-across-north-india-19794947.htm","bannerImage":"https://g-mob.glance-cdn.com/public/fc/image/AfSSu4gACki0.webp","content":"Dense fog and low visibility continued to affect flight operations in most parts of North India, prompting airlines to issue travel advisories. Multiple airlines, including SpiceJet, Air India and IndiGo, urged passengers to check the status of their flights in advance.\n
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\n On their official X handle, IndiGo Airlines has issued a travel advisory due to low visibility and fog in Ranchi, Patna, and Varanasi, which may impact flight schedules. Passengers are advised to stay updated on their flight status via the IndiGo website or app.\n
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\n “Low visibility and fog over #Ranchi, #Patna, and #Varanasi may impact flight schedules. We are closely monitoring the weather and doing our best to get you where you need to be, safely and smoothly. We look forward to clearer skies and a swift return to our regular schedule. Thank you for your patience and understanding,” it said.\n
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\n Low visibility and fog over #Ranchi, #Patna, and #Varanasi may impact flight schedules. We are closely monitoring the weather and doing our best to get you where you need to be, safely and smoothly.\n
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\n We request that you stay updated on your flight status via our…\n
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\n — IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) December 18, 2025\n

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\n The airline has also issued an advisory for disruptions in operations in Chandigarh due to dense fog and reduced visibility. Passengers are advised to check their latest flight status on the IndiGo website or app and allow extra travel time. You can rebook or claim a refund online if your flight is cancelled.\n
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\n \"Due to dense fog in #Chandigarh, visibility has reduced drastically, impacting flight operations. As a precaution, some flights have been cancelled throughout the day to prioritise safety and help minimise extended waiting at the airport,\" IndiGo said.\n
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\n In a post on X, the official handle of SpiceJet notified passengers that all departures, arrivals, and consequent flights may be impacted by the dense fog in Delhi. The airline also advised commuters to check their flight status through the official website.\n
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\n “Due to bad weather (dense fog) in Delhi (DEL), all departures, arrivals, and their consequential flights may be affected. Passengers are requested to check their flight status via https://spicejet.com/#status,\" the airline said on X.\n
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#WeatherUpdate: Due to bad weather (dense fog) in Delhi (DEL), all departures, arrivals, and their consequential flights may be affected.
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Passengers are requested to check their flight status via https://t.co/ZQMcCJ4eDq.
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\n — SpiceJet (@flyspicejet) December 18, 2025\n

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\n Air India also issued an advisory regarding potential flight disruptions due to dense fog conditions in Delhi and parts of northern and eastern India. Passengers are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport, especially during the holiday season. The airline has taken proactive measures to mitigate disruptions and offers assistance through its 'FogCare' initiative, allowing passengers to change flights or seek refunds without extra charges.\n
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\n \"Over the next few days, potential dense fog conditions resulting in poor visibility may impact flight operations at our primary hub in Delhi, and a few airports in northern and eastern India, with a cascading effect in some other cities across our network. We sincerely solicit your patience and support to help us make your travel experience better. The safety and wellbeing of our guests and crew remain our top priority,\" it said.\n
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\n Over the next few days, potential dense fog conditions resulting in poor visibility may impact flight operations at our primary hub in Delhi, and a few airports in northern and eastern India, with a cascading effect in some other cities across our network. To…\n
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\n — Air India (@airindia) December 17, 2025\n

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\n Flight interruptions have become common in recent days, as visuals over the national capital revealed a thick layer of toxic smog, reducing visibility. As per the data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)’s Sameer app, Delhi’s AQI was recorded at 358 in the ‘very poor’ category, as of 9 am on Thursday.\n
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\n Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department predicted shallow to moderate fog during the morning hours of December 18 and 19. It also reported that moderate to dense fog is likely at isolated places during the morning hours of December 21 and 22 in the national capital.","readDurationInMinutes":"8","author":{"name":"CNBC TV18","logo":"https://glance-mob.glance-cdn.com/public/bubble/jpeg/ecc3d19b-fc52-4a39-881c-5b0936ae723b.jpeg"},"ism":false,"analyticsResponses":[{"measurementId":"383191425","type":"COMSCORE"}],"pointerSummary":["North India flights face delays/cancellations due to dense fog & low visibility.","Airlines (SpiceJet, Air India, IndiGo) advise checking flight status online.","Delhi, Ranchi, Patna, Varanasi, Chandigarh flights impacted; AQI 'very poor'."],"tags":["AirIndia","SpiceJet","IndiGo","FlightDisruptions","FogAlert","NorthIndiaWeather","DelhiFog","ChandigarhFog","Ranchi","Patna","Varanasi","FlightAdvisory","TravelAdvisory","LowVisibility","AirQualityIndex","CPCB","IndiaMeteorologicalDepartment","FogCare","DelhiAQI"],"consent":true,"redirectionEnabled":false}

Air India, SpiceJet and IndiGo issue advisories as dense fog disrupt flight operations across north India

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