Air India to deploy specialised crew, aircraft to mitigate fog-related flight disruptions

To mitigate flight disruptions during the impending fog season, Tata Group-owned Air India on Tuesday said it has taken various measures, including rostering crew trained to operate in low-visibility conditions, as well as aircraft compliant for such operations.

Aviation regulator DGCA has announced December 10 to February 10 next year as the official fog window during this winter. The northern parts of India, including Air India’s primary hub, Delhi, experience low visibility due to dense fog, with a potential to have a cascading impact on flight schedules across the network.