The passenger flight connecting Delhi and Pithoragarh has been cancelled for Monday because of a technical issue, disrupting travel plans for several passengers.
The airline informed travellers about the cancellation in advance. Some passengers had to pone their journeys after learning that the flight would not operate.
Flight service has faced repeated disruptions
A 42-seat aircraft service between Pithoragarh and Delhi began operating 6 days a week last September. The Pithoragarh–Dehradun route also operates 5 days a week.
However, both services have faced repeated interruptions since their launch because of bad weather and technical problems. The company generally cites technical issues when cancelling flights. Sources also say a shortage of aircraft has made it difficult to operate the services consistently.
The cancellation affects passengers who depend on air connectivity between the Kumaon region and Delhi. The available information does not indicate that the Monday cancellation was caused by weather.
Helicopter services expected to continue
Aircraft and helicopter services from Pithoragarh operated normally on all routes last Saturday. Clear weather is expected on Monday, creating the possibility that helicopter services will continue as scheduled.
The Haldwani–Pithoragarh–Munsiyari helicopter route is expected to operate if conditions remain favourable. Service on the Almora–Pithoragarh route is also expected to continue.
Sandeep Yadav, director of Naini Saini Airport in Pithoragarh, said the company had notified passengers that the Delhi–Pithoragarh flight would remain cancelled on Monday. He added that helicopter services were expected to operate smoothly if the weather stayed clear.
Conclusion
The Delhi–Pithoragarh passenger flight will remain cancelled on Monday because of a technical issue, while helicopter services on regional routes are expected to continue if weather conditions permit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Why has the Delhi–Pithoragarh flight been cancelled?
The company has cited technical reasons for cancelling Monday’s passenger flight.
Q. Were passengers informed about the cancellation?
Yes. The company provided passengers with advance information about the cancellation.
Q. How frequently does the Delhi–Pithoragarh flight operate?
The 42-seat service operates 6 days a week and began last September.
Q. Does Pithoragarh also have a Dehradun flight service?
Yes. Flights between Pithoragarh and Dehradun operate 5 days a week, although the service has faced repeated disruptions.
Q. Are helicopter services expected to operate on Monday?
Helicopter services on the Haldwani–Pithoragarh–Munsiyari and Almora–Pithoragarh routes are expected to continue if the weather remains clear.
