Srinagar, Dec 20: The low visibility, coupled with operational issues faced by low-cost carrier IndiGo, led to the cancellation of 12 flights and 10 delays at the Srinagar International Airport on Saturday.
As per the Airports Authority of India (AAI) data, of the total scheduled flights, 10 were to be operated by IndiGo and the rest by Air India.
These flights were scheduled from Jammu, Delhi, Chandigarh, Amritsar, and Kolkata. The delayed flights included two flights each of Air India Express and Akasa and three each of SpiceJet and IndiGo, airport data revealed.
Last week, a dry run and preparedness exercise was conducted by the AAI, Srinagar International Airport, on Saturday to assess and ensure operational readiness in view of the forthcoming winter and snow season, with special emphasis on fog and low-visibility contingencies.
A Jammu Airport spokesperson said that two IndiGo flights were cancelled on Saturday. Giving flight details, the spokesperson said that there were 10 flight arrivals and as many departures in the winter capital.
The flights that operated included six of IndiGo, two flights each of Air India Express and SpiceJet.
A total of 1523 passengers arrived while 1433 passengers departed at the Jammu airport on Saturday.
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