Heavy air traffic congestion and server downtime at Delhi Airport caused delays in Indigo and Air India flights. Passengers were advised to check flight status beforehand and maintain patience.
New Delhi: Flights experienced disruptions at Delhi Airport on Tuesday due to heavy air traffic congestion. Indigo Airlines advised passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport. Air India flights also faced delays of approximately 20 minutes, causing inconvenience to passengers.
Indigo Issues Travel Advisory
Indigo Airlines issued a travel advisory on Tuesday, warning passengers that flights might be affected due to air traffic congestion at Delhi Airport. The company stated that this could lead to flight delays and longer waiting times. Indigo urged passengers to check the latest information about their flights on its website or app and apologized for the inconvenience.
According to Indigo, "Flights are disrupted due to air traffic congestion at Delhi Airport. We understand that additional waiting on the ground and onboard causes inconvenience to passengers. We thank you for your patience."
Air India Flight Status
Air India flights also experienced minor delays. Airline sources reported that their flights were delayed by an average of 20 minutes on Tuesday, and two flights had to be diverted. However, by Wednesday afternoon, flight operations at all three terminals of Delhi Airport had returned to normal.
Passengers Report Their Issues
Passenger Anil Kumar Wadhwa stated that his Delhi-Goa Indigo flight was delayed by one hour and 10 minutes. He mentioned, "I received the delay message just as I was leaving home. I had left on time and am now waiting outside. No reason was provided." Such experiences amplified the concern and inconvenience for passengers.
Impact of Server Downtime at Airports
According to reports, flights at Delhi Airport were also halted due to server downtime. This affected traffic and operations, causing passenger inconvenience for airlines. Both Indigo and Air India appealed to passengers to maintain patience and regularly check for flight updates.
Given this situation, passengers have been advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport. Before traveling, check for the latest flight updates on mobile apps or airline websites. This can help avoid long waits and unnecessary inconvenience.
