Flight Cancellations Cause Chaos at Chennai Domestic Airport on Friday
Passengers at Chennai Domestic Airport faced major disruptions on Friday as eight flights - four departures and four arrivals - were abruptly cancelled, leaving many stranded and frustrated.
Cancelled Departures:
1. IndiGo Airlines – Chennai to Tiruchy – Scheduled at 11:15 AM
2. IndiGo Airlines – Chennai to Thoothukudi – Scheduled at 12:00 PM
3. SpiceJet – Chennai to Shivamogga, Karnataka – Scheduled at 2:25 PM
4. IndiGo Airlines – Chennai to Madurai – Scheduled at 4:00 PM
Cancelled Arrivals:
1. SpiceJet – Shivamogga to Chennai – Scheduled at 1:10 PM
2. IndiGo Airlines – Tiruchy to Chennai – Scheduled at 2:00 PM
3. IndiGo Airlines – Thoothukudi to Chennai – Scheduled at 3:25 PM
4. IndiGo Airlines – Madurai to Chennai – Scheduled at 5:40 PM
The sudden cancellations caused severe inconvenience, as many travellers were not informed in advance. Numerous passengers were seen stranded at the terminal, seeking assistance and clarification from airline staff.
Airport authorities cited "operational reasons" as the cause for the cancellations but did not elaborate further.
