Flight Advisory: Big news for flight passengers. National Capital Delhi On Thursday, December 18, the city woke up to thick fog and mist. Because of the low visibility, Indira Gandhi International Airport put out a notice for travelers, alerting them that low visibility procedures (LVP) were in effect, although flight operations were still running smoothly without any significant issues.
In a travel advisory released at 4:30 am, officials from Delhi Airport mentioned that the foggy conditions had greatly decreased visibility, leading to the activation of LVP to keep aircraft operations safe. They also reassured that flights were operating as usual when the advisory was made.
Currently, low visibility procedures are active at Delhi Airport, but all flight operations are normal. “Passengers are encouraged to reach out to their respective airlines for the latest flight updates,” the advisory shared on X stated. Airport officials urged travelers to stay connected with their airlines for the most current information on departures and arrivals, as the weather could affect flight schedules.
With the dense fog and low visibility affecting Delhi and much of northern India on Thursday morning, several airlines, including SpiceJet, Air India, and Indigo, also released travel advisories, reminding passengers to verify their flight status before heading to the airport.
In a post on its official X handle, SpiceJet informed passengers that due to dense fog conditions in Delhi, all departures, arrivals, and subsequent flights may be affected. The airline advised passengers to regularly check their flight status via its official website.
Air India also issued an advisory warning about possible poor visibility conditions over the next few days. The airline said this could affect its primary hub in Delhi, as well as some other airports in northern and eastern India, and some additional cities. The national carrier also outlined steps it is taking to mitigate passenger inconvenience caused by fog disruptions. It said it will provide round-the-clock assistance to help passengers make alternative arrangements if needed.
Under Air India’s “FogCare” initiative, passengers whose flights may be delayed will receive advance alerts on their mobile phones. Furthermore, affected passengers will be given the option to change their flights at no additional cost or receive a full refund of their booking.
Indigoissued an advisory regarding disruptions to flight operations due to low visibility in Chandigarh in a post on X. “As a precautionary measure, some flights have been cancelled throughout the day to prioritize safety,” the airline said, advising passengers to allow extra time for travel and check their flight status in advance through the official website.
Over the next few days, potential dense fog conditions resulting in poor visibility may impact flight operations at our primary hub in Delhi, and a few airports in northern and eastern India, with a cascading effect in some other cities across our network. To…
— Air India (@airindia) December 17, 2025
Travel Advisory
Due to dense fog in #Chandigarh, visibility has reduced drastically, impacting flight operations. As a precaution, some flights have been cancelled through the day to prioritise safety and help minimise extended waiting at the airport.
We understand how…
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) December 17, 2025
#WeatherUpdate: Due to bad weather (dense fog) in Delhi (DEL), all departures, arrivals, and their consequential flights may be affected. Passengers are requested to check their flight status via https://t.co/ZQMcCJ4eDq.
— SpiceJet (@flyspicejet) December 18, 2025