IndiGo cancels 19 Delhi flights due to traffic jam at Delhi-Gurugram border

Amid the nation-wide protests against Citizenship Amendment Act, budget airline IndiGo cancelled as many as 19 flights from Delhi Airport today. “16 flights have been delayed due to traffic jam at NH-8. IndiGo has cancelled 19 flights, after its crew members got stuck in traffic jam in the city and, also due to other issues,” ANI reported.

The national capital of the country came to a standstill as Delhi police imposed restrictions in several areas. The police had already imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 that bar an assembly of more than four people around Red Fort.

Delhi-Gurugram border was one of the worst affected areas. Traffic congestion at Delhi-Gurugram border has disrupted the daily schedule of several airlines including IndiGo, Vistara and Air India.