Airlines seek better fog prediction mechanism

Airlines have sought better fog prediction mechanism for flight operations during winters in a meeting with Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha. Concerns were raised about additional costs involved for airlines due to diversions and cancellations in a meeting held to review standard operating procedures for flight operations during fog. Hundreds of flights were delayed at Indira Gandhi International airport earlier this week as the season’s worst fog hit Delhi bringing down visibility to zero.