Delhi Dense blanket of fog once again wreaked havoc at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, severely disrupting flight operations for the second consecutive day. Over 400 flights have been delayed due to poor visibility, adding to the challenges due to Delhi’s falling temperatures and persistent fog.

On Saturday, Indira Gandhi International Airport saw 19 flight changes and several cancellations. According to PTI, an official said the diversion was done between 12:15 am and 1:30 am due to low visibility. These included 13 domestic flights, four international and two non-scheduled services.

Additionally, more than 45 flights were canceled due to adverse weather conditions at Delhi and destination airports. Data from flight tracking site Flightradar24.com showed that more than 400 flights faced delays Delhi Airport,

What to do if your flight is delayed or cancelled?

Airlines have specific policies regarding weather-related disruptions. In this scenario, the airlines may allow you to book a different flight at no additional charge, or get reimbursed for it. However, as per the Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), passengers have certain rights when it comes to flight delays and cancellations. If you’re traveling in the next few days, read on to find out what your rights are as a passenger if your flights are delayed or cancelled:

flight cancellation

If your flight gets cancelled, as per government rules, airlines have to offer a full ticket refund as well as an alternative flight or compensation. Additionally, passengers who arrive at the airport for their original flight must provide the airline with food and refreshments while waiting for alternative arrangements.

flight delay

In case of delay, airlines must provide food and refreshments, an alternate flight or a full ticket refund. If the delay exceeds a specific period, passengers may also be eligible for hotel accommodation, including transfers, at the airline’s expense.

flight overbooking

When flights are overbooked, the first thing airlines must do is look for volunteers willing to give up their seats. If someone does not come voluntarily, the airline must arrange for an alternative flight within one hour of the original departure time.

If a replacement flight is offered more than 24 hours later, passengers are entitled to compensation equal to 400% of the one-way fare and fuel charges, limited to Rs 20,000.

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