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Kolkata, West Bengal, India, May 26: Travel plans for hundreds of passengers ground to a halt as cyclone Remal prompted a 21-hour halt to all flight operations at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.
Indigo, Air India, AirAsia, and Biman Airlines are among the carriers significantly impacted as Cyclone Remal triggers unprecedented disruptions. The severe weather event has led to the suspension of operations, unleashing travel chaos for thousands of passengers. Both Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport and Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport have faced closures, affecting a vast network of flights and leaving many travelers stranded without immediate alternatives.
Travelers voiced frustration over the lack of communication from airlines, reporting no advance notifications regarding flight cancellations via email or phone. In response to the disruptions, several passengers have requested compensation for hotel accommodations and meals from the airlines.
The Airport Authority of Kolkata reported the suspension of 394 flights, encompassing both international and domestic routes. The schedule shows that 170 domestic flights were set to depart and 26 international flights were expected to arrive between Sunday noon and Monday morning. Major international flights, including Emirates from Dubai and Thai Airways, as well as carriers such as Air India, Indigo, AirAsia, Vistara, SpiceJet, Air India Express, Druk Airlines, Etihad Airways, Bhutan Airlines, Bangladesh Biman Airlines, US Bangla Airlines and more all faced cancellations or delays due to the severe weather conditions.
Indigo, which operates the highest number of both domestic and international flights from Kolkata Airport, has seen significant disruptions due to the adverse weather conditions. Thousands of travelers on Indigo flights have been left stranded at various airports, including Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, and several other major Indian cities, causing widespread inconvenience and travel chaos.
SpiceJet in a post on X wrote,”Due to the cyclone REMAL’s impact, operations at Kolkata (CCU) are suspended. All flight operations to/from Kolkata (CCU) have been cancelled from 1200 hours dated 26th May’24 to 0900 hours dated 27th May’24. Passengers are requested to get in touch with our 24/7 customer care helpline at +91 (0)124 4983410/+91 (0)124 7101600.”
Budget airline IndiGo in a post on X wrote,” A cyclone warning remains in force in Kolkata. The airport will remain closed and all flights to/fro Kolkata are cancelled from May 26, 12:00 Hrs to May 27, 09:00 hrs.”
In view of Cyclone REMAL’s impact on the coastal region of West Bengal, including Kolkata, it has been decided to suspend the flight operations from 1200 IST on 26.05.2024 to 0900 IST on 27.05.2024 due to predicted heavy winds and heavy to very heavy rainfall at Kolkata. -Kolkata Airport @aaikolairport
Further compounding the travel disruptions, all flights on the Cox’s Bazar route have been cancelled due to the adverse conditions brought on by cyclone Remal. Airlines have suspended operations on this route until it is safe to proceed.
Despite the severe weather affecting several regions, flight operations between Dhaka and Chattogram had been continuing normally with no disruptions reported. However, due to cyclone Remal intensifying over the Bay of Bengal, Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram will be shut from 12:00pm to 8:00pm on Sunday. Operations at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka remain unaffected, maintaining regular service amidst the regional weather challenges. Thousands of travelers on Indigo flights have been left stranded at various airports, including Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, and several other major Indian cities, causing widespread inconvenience and travel chaos.
Passengers are advised to check their travel plans with their travel agents or directly with the airlines for the latest updates.
Forecasters predict that cyclone Remal will bring significant adverse weather to West Bengal’s coastal areas, affecting Kolkata and its surroundings.
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