DELHI- Travelers on two Air India (AI) flights encountered delays totaling over eight hours and an additional two and a half hours, which were attributed to adverse weather conditions at Delhi Airport (DEL).
Air India Flight AI185, scheduled to depart from Delhi to Vancouver (YVR), was unable to take off as planned due to unsuitable weather conditions at the Delhi airport. After eight hours of waiting, the flight, which was prepared for takeoff at 5:15 in the morning with all passengers on board, had to be grounded due to low visibility, according to an Air India official speaking to ANI.
Air India Flights Delayed
Numerous passengers expressed concerns about being unable to disembark and wait inside the terminal.
The airline later clarified, stating, “The decision was based on the time-consuming process of rechecking and security clearance post-de-boarding, leading them to choose passengers waiting inside the plane.”
The flight cancellation was also attributed to Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) restrictions affecting the crew members.
Consequently, the affected flight was canceled, prompting Air India to offer accommodation options for all passengers.
The rescheduled departure was slated for tonight at around 11:15 pm.
In a separate incident, an Air India flight, AI120, from Frankfurt (FRA) to Delhi landed at the airport at approximately 7:48 am. Due to a full parking space at the airport, the aircraft captain faced challenges for about two and a half hours in finding a suitable parking spot for the aircraft.
According to an airport official, all flights were placed on hold due to adverse weather conditions, resulting in a full parking situation at the airport.
The capital is presently grappling with intense cold and dense fog, causing disruptions in both domestic and international flight schedules, impacting both departures and arrivals
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