As Delhi woke up to heavy rain and wind which led to a portion of the canopy at the Indira Gandhi International Airport's Terminal 1 (T1) to collapse, killing one and injuring at least five others, all flight departures from Terminal 1 were temporarily suspended.
Passengers of affected flights took to X to check with airlines about the status of their flights.
X user Rahul Tavar shared a video of hundreds of passengers waiting. Interacting with IndiGo's social media account, he said that his PNR was shown as “ineligible” for being given alternate flight options or a full refund. “Provide some serious resolution, don't kid with us. There are hell of a lot of people here. All frustrated,” he said.
Bengaluru-based author and columnist Dr Nandita Iyer said her IndiGo flight to Delhi on Friday afternoon was cancelled.
“My Indigo flight to Delhi this afternoon is cancelled citing ‘airport restrictions’. Are all flights to Delhi cancelled today due to the T1 roof collapse?” she wrote X.
Like IndiGo, SpiceJet also shared updates on flight cancellations.
“Due to bad weather (heavy rains), SpiceJet flights have been cancelled as Terminal 1 of Delhi Airport will remain partially closed for operations until further notice. We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding,” the airline posted.
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