IndiGo, India’s biggest airline, is back in the news because of delays, busy routes, and weather-related problems that affect people at major airports. If you’re going on a trip this week, especially if you’re going to Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, or Hyderabad, here’s what you need to know.
Why is the news talking about IndiGo?
Due to a mix of fog, technical checks, high demand in the winter, and heavy air traffic, several important lines have been delayed. The airline has sent more workers, changed schedules, and warned travellers multiple times.
For people who travel to work or take planes often, it is important to stay updated because plans can change even a few hours before takeoff.
What’s Going On at the Big Airports?
1. The city of Kolkata Facing the Most Severe Effect
Fog in the early morning has caused
- Take-offs that are late
- Temporary runway shut-downs
- Overcrowded boarding areas
IndiGo told people who are flying domestically to get to the airport at least 2.5 hours before their flight.
2. Delhi and Bengaluru See Delays in High Traffic
Evening flights are
- Increased wait times for taxis
- Crowding at the terminal
- Changing routes during rush hour
Due to a lot of holiday traffic, passengers say baggage drop-off areas are slower.
3. Checks of a Technical Nature Add to Operations That Are Slower
IndiGo is doing extra safety checks on some planes. This is a normal process, but it takes a lot of time. This has led to
- Delays in aircraft movement
- A little change in the schedule
- Last-minute changes to the gate
The company claims that the checks are done as part of “mandatory safety compliance.”
4. What People Who Fly Often Should Do
If you’re going to travel soon,
- Track your flight on the IndiGo app every hour
- Bring both a digital and a paper boarding pass with you.
- At security, the lines will be longer.
- For connecting trips, make sure you have extra time just in case.
People who are leaving early in the morning should look for weather-based alerts.
Looking Forward: This Week’s Schedule
In the East and North, planes may still be affected by fog in the morning.
- Weekend crowds will probably stay big.
- IndiGo may make more changes to their plan.
- Before leaving home, people who are traveling should check SMS alerts from their flight.
Things are getting better little by little, but a lot of traffic this winter will keep the system stressed.
FAQs
1. This week, why are IndiGo planes running late?
Due to a mix of winter fog, high demand, and technical checks, activities have been slowed at a number of airports.
2. Is Kolkata the most affected?
Yes. This morning, many flights were delayed for a long time because of heavy fog and closed runways.
3. Is it better to get to my flight earlier?
IndiGo suggests that passengers arrive 2.5 hours before a domestic flight and 3.5 hours before a foreign flight.
4. How can I follow changes as they happen?
Use the IndiGo website, mobile app, or SMS messages for registered passengers.
5. How long will these delays last?
Yes, especially on busy travel weekends and cold mornings.
