The impact of the strong dust storm in the capital Delhi and the surrounding areas on Friday was also seen on Saturday. Due to bad weather, several flights had to be diverted at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI Airport), some were canceled and dozens of flights were delayed. In view of this, Air India has alerted passengers on Saturday by issuing a travel advisory. Air India has said that dusty winds are likely to blow again from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm on Saturday evening, which can affect the operation of flights.
Air India has said in a statement that as the weather conditions can cause flights divert, delay and air traffic. This effect also falls on the time table of flights gradually. Our teams are constantly making efforts to control the situation and the passengers have the least trouble.
Appeal to passengers to be constantly updated
Therefore, passengers are advised to keep updating through the Air India website from the status of their flights. Take extra time for the airport, because the ground operation can also be affected due to bad weather. Air India regretted the inconvenience caused to the passengers and said that their priority is the safety of the passengers and all the necessary steps are being taken.
Air India Advises Passengers Flying Today to/From Delhi to Expect Potential Disrupttions Due to Heavy Dusty Winds Forecast Today Between 17:30 and 21:00 hrs ist. Similar weather conditions yesterday caused flight diversions and delays, with air traffic congestion
– Air India (@Airindia) April 12, 2025
In fact, on Friday evening, the strong dust storm in Delhi and surrounding areas severely disrupted air services at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI Airport). Due to this storm, more than 50 domestic flights were delayed till Saturday morning, about 25 flights had to be diverted from their destination and many flights had to be canceled.
Many aircraft had to be diverted
Even due to the dust storm, many aircraft coming to Delhi were diverted to another airport. When these flights reached Delhi again, the crowd increased at the airport, causing a lot of inconvenience to the passengers. Due to this chaos, the passengers on social media expressed their displeasure and accused the airlines of negligence.
Passengers expressed their displeasure
Some passengers also complained of complete chaos on Terminal 3 of IGI Airport. Some passengers said that Air India should give information about at least flights. Information boards are not being updated. No staff of Air India is for help. Passengers demanded that in such a situation, airlines and airport management should provide better information system and proper assistance to the passengers.