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Halwara Airport flight to Delhi cancelled again, 102 passengers stranded
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 10:33 AM
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For the third time in six days, a scheduled flight from Halwara International Airport to Delhi was cancelled, leaving 102 travellers waiting for alternatives.
Halwara International Airport in Punjab saw its scheduled service to Delhi cancelled for the third time within a six‑day span. The abrupt suspension affected 102 passengers who had booked seats on the flight, turning what should have been a convenient journey into a logistical hassle.
Airline officials cited operational constraints as the reason for the cancellation, though specific details were not disclosed. Passengers were informed at the terminal and were offered rebooking on later flights or refunds, but many expressed frustration over the repeated disruptions.
The incident underscores ongoing reliability concerns for air connectivity from smaller regional airports like Halwara, which have been promoted as gateways to major cities. Travelers are now awaiting confirmation of alternative arrangements as the airport seeks to restore regular service.
Airline officials cited operational constraints as the reason for the cancellation, though specific details were not disclosed. Passengers were informed at the terminal and were offered rebooking on later flights or refunds, but many expressed frustration over the repeated disruptions.
The incident underscores ongoing reliability concerns for air connectivity from smaller regional airports like Halwara, which have been promoted as gateways to major cities. Travelers are now awaiting confirmation of alternative arrangements as the airport seeks to restore regular service.