IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India alert passengers as fog disrupts flights across Punjab, Assam, UP, Bihar

Dense fog and low visibility have resulted in travel disruptions across several states in northern and eastern India. Major airlines, including IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Air India, have issued advisories and cautioned passengers to expect delays, possible cancellations, and diversions. The cities that will be affected include Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, West Bengal, Assam, and others. It is expected to impact thousands of travellers as winter weather intensifies.

Widespread disruptions hit major cities, IndiGo issues travel advisory

IndiGo, in a recent advisory posted on its official account on X (formerly Twitter), highlighted that operations in Amritsar, Guwahati, Agartala, and Dibrugarh are being closely observed because of fluctuating visibility. The airline mentioned, “We are closely monitoring the weather and doing our best to get you where you need to be, safely and smoothly.” Passengers were urged to check their flight status on the airline’s website and app, and were also assured full support from the ground teams.

Indigo Airlines has announced the cancellation of several flights that were scheduled for today because of bad weather and operational reasons. The impacted routes include key sectors like Pune-Amritsar, Patna-Kolkata and Delhi -Kolkata.

Here is the full list of the cancelled flights for (28th December 2025)

The airlines had also released an advisory on Saturday as several cities, including Ranchi, Amritsar, and Chandigarh, continue to face delays and changes in the flight schedule because of continuous fog conditions.

The airline restated that safety and compliance with visibility requirements continue to be its top priorities. “Our teams on the grounds are giving preference to safety and compliance with visibility necessity. Airport teams are also available for supporting travelers at the terminal,” IndiGo stated, appealing for patience as operations stabilise.

Air India and SpiceJet respond with proactive measures

On a similar note, SpiceJet has also issued an advisory stating that Delhi, Jammu, Patna, Guwahati, Bagdogra, Ayodhya, Varanasi, Darbhanga, and Amritsar are among the cities that are most expected to face disruptions. “Passengers are advised to keep a tab on their flight status,” the airline warned as poor visibility threatens to impact both the arrivals and departures of the flights.

Air India also issued travel advisories and shared similar concerns, underlining the dense fog forecast over Varanasi, Amritsar, and Chandigarh. The airline advised, “We have taken proactive measures to decrease disruptions…our ground colleagues remain available to assist you.” Flyers have been advised to check flight status before heading towards the airport and also to allow extra time for their travel plans.

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