Passengers Endure Hours of Delay Due to Weather at Delhi Airport, India

Passengers on two Air India flights experienced significant delays due to adverse weather conditions at Delhi airport. Flight AI 185 to Vancouver was grounded after eight hours of waiting due to low visibility. Passengers had raised concerns about not being allowed to deboard and wait inside the terminal, but the airline cited time-consuming rechecking and security clearance as the reason for keeping them on the plane. The cancellation was also attributed to Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) restrictions affecting the crew members. Air India has provided accommodation options for all affected passengers, and the rescheduled departure is set for tonight. In another instance, Air India flight AI-120 from Frankfurt to Delhi faced a two-and-a-half-hour struggle to park the aircraft due to full parking spaces at the airport caused by adverse weather conditions. The severe cold and dense fog in the capital have led to numerous delays and cancellations of both domestic and international flights. Passengers are advised to check their departure and arrival schedules for any changes.