IndiGo provided ‘considerate adjustments on the ground’, while Air India informed its passengers that they could reschedule their flights at no extra cost or receive a full refund without penalties.
“We have activated our Fog Care programme, which ensures that passengers booked on flights affected or likely to be affected are informed in advance,” an Air India notification stated.
You can click here to check the status of Air India flights. For IndiGo passengers, click here.
The air quality index (AQI) in Delhi reached a hazardous 378 around 8 am on December 16, based on live dashboard updates.
On the previous day, 228 flights had also been cancelled at the Delhi airport.
Additionally, on the Delhi-Agra expressway, seven buses and three cars collided due to low visibility, resulting in a fire and the deaths of four individuals, according to news agency ANI. Rescue operations are currently ongoing.
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(Edited by : Sriram Iyer)
First Published: Dec 16, 2025 8:12 AM IST
