IndiGo cancels some flights due to restrictions on airspace around Delhi airport, check details

The country’s largest airline IndiGo on Friday said some flights have been rescheduled and canceled due to airspace restrictions around Delhi airport in connection with the Republic Day parade. There will be no flight arrivals or departures from 10.20 am to 12.45 pm every day till January 26 in connection with Republic Day preparations and celebrations at the Delhi airport, an official had said earlier in the day.

In a statement, the airline said that due to flypast rehearsal for the Republic Day parade, airspace restrictions have been imposed around Delhi airport from January 19 to January 26. “As a result, there has been rescheduling and cancellation of some IndiGo flights during these dates.” , “Passengers on the affected flights have been informed of the change in situation and have been offered alternative options or refunds,” it said.

Details regarding the number of rescheduled and canceled flights could not be immediately ascertained. IndiGo operates around 1,800 flights daily.

Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital is the largest airport in the country and handles around 1,300 flights every day. ,

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