Ahmedabad: Chaos unfolded at Ahmedabad airport late Sunday night and into the early hours of Monday as dense fog across north India triggered widespread flight diversions, delays and cancellations, leaving passengers stranded, frustrated and pleading for assistance. Tempers flared as disrupted flyers questioned airline staff over accommodation, compensation and lack of clarity, with emotional scenes captured on camera and widely shared on social media.
Goa–Delhi Flight Diverted, Jaipur Already Overcrowded
The disruption snowballed after an Air India Express flight that took off from Goa’s Mopa Airport at 11:55 pm failed to land at Delhi’s IGI Airport as scheduled at 2:35 am. With severe fog crippling operations in the National Capital Region and Jaipur airport already congested due to multiple diversions, the aircraft was rerouted to Ahmedabad. Several other flights followed a similar path, overwhelming airport facilities and ground staff.
‘We Are Not Aware of the Policy’: Passengers Confront Airline Staff
As delays stretched on, distressed passengers confronted airline representatives, demanding clarity on policies related to accommodation, compensation and self-arrangement. In a heated exchange caught on video, a passenger can be heard saying, “We are not aware of the policy… We have just come back from abroad… Why are you talking about self-arrangement when you are providing the compensation?”
Another emotional moment saw a flyer appeal for urgent help, saying, “My 62-year-old mother is sitting here. She needs medical help.” Airline staff repeatedly assured passengers, “We will take care of everyone,” even as confusion persisted on the ground.
#WATCH | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | Visuals from the Ahmedabad Airport, where passengers are affected amid flight disruption due to persistent dense fog. https://t.co/HuP71tuqSV pic.twitter.com/pHYALDdaHT
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Visuals from Ahmedabad airport showed weary passengers seated with luggage, some arguing at counters, while others waited helplessly for updates. The situation highlighted how cascading fog-related disruptions in north India can quickly paralyse airport operations far beyond the affected region.
Delhi Airport Issues Advisory as Fog Forces CAT III Operations
Meanwhile, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport issued a passenger advisory, confirming that flight operations were being conducted under CAT III conditions due to dense fog.
“Flight operations are currently being conducted under CAT III conditions due to dense fog, which may result in delays and cancellations. Our ground teams are actively assisting passengers to ensure smooth travel. We sincerely regret for any inconvenience caused,” the advisory said.
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Fog Likely to Continue, More Disruptions Feared
Weather experts have warned that dense fog conditions are likely to persist, particularly during night and early morning hours, raising the possibility of further delays and diversions. Passengers have been advised to check flight status regularly and allow extra travel time, as airports across north and western India remain on high alert amid winter weather disruptions.
(with inputs from ANI)
