Rain delays 48 flights, Jet to waive penalty

Despite the heavy downpour, the airport remained unaffected until Friday, due to the weather conditions. The lack of windy conditions ensured that the airport was functional. While the flights arriving in Chennai were unaffected, those departing from the city were thrown into a spanner. Many of the airport staff had resorted to taking the EMU to travel to the airport. 

Until the morning of Friday, 48 flights were delayed. 21 international flights and 27 domestic flights were delayed at least by an hour or two, causing great inconvenience to the passengers. 

Meanwhile, Jet Airways has waived penalty charges to passengers who change flights or cancel trips due to torrential rains. “In view of the prevailing inclement weather in Chennai, Jet Airways has extended a waiver of penalty for date/ flight change, refund and fare difference to all guests holding confirmed tickets”, a Jet Airways release said. 

The waiver is applicable for passengers travelling to or from Chennai with immediate effect. The airliner has advised passengers to visit the company website or check with the call centres on information of the flights.