Around 996 evacuees were moved to Armenia, while 204 crossed into Azerbaijan, where Indian missions are facilitating their onward journey to India.
Travellers were advised to contact their respective airlines for updates regarding their flights, with authorities promising to release further information through official channels as the situation develops.
During a weekly review meeting held yesterday, the airline confirmed its readiness based on its current approved network, enhanced crew strength, and the scheduled removal of two FDTL exemptions previously granted on December 6, 2025.
According to the airport authority, eight flights have been cancelled, while ten flights are operating with delays ranging from one hour to three hours at Chennai Airport on Wednesday due to smoke, haze, and fog.
According to airport sources, the flight had 180 passengers and six crew members.
The DGCA has launched an investigation following reports of disruptions to IndiGo’s flight operations and other services across major airports on Wednesday.
The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), operated by DIAL, is the busiest aerodrome in the country and has three runways.
