2 flights circle fog-hit Lucknow 28 times in 2 days, fail to land; returns to IGI airport

Dense fog over Lucknow caused significant disruption for Air India Express flights on January 2 and 4. One Boeing 737 MAX 8 circled the city 28 times across two mornings, ultimately returning to Delhi without landing due to poor visibility. Other flights also faced substantial delays.

Jan 5, 2026 - 03:15
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2 flights circle fog-hit Lucknow 28 times in 2 days, fail to land; returns to IGI airport
Dense fog over Lucknow caused significant disruption for Air India Express flights on January 2 and 4. One Boeing 737 MAX 8 circled the city 28 times across two mornings, ultimately returning to Delhi without landing due to poor visibility. Other flights also faced substantial delays.

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