An IndiGo flight, travelling to Delhi with Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah onboard, was reportedly diverted to Jaipur on Saturday night. The diversion prompted sharp criticism from the chief minister over what he described as 'operational chaos' at Delhi airport.

In a late-night post on X, CM Abdullah expressed frustration over his flight experience. He said, "Delhi airport is a bloody shit show (excuse my French but I'm in no mood to be polite). 3 hours in the air after we left Jammu we get diverted to Jaipur & so here I am at 1 in the morning on the steps of the plane getting some fresh air. I've no idea what time we will leave from here."

Along with the remarks, he also posted a selfie standing on the aircraft's steps after deplaning briefly for fresh air. All the passengers on the IndiGo flight, including CM Abdullah, were left stranded aboard the aircraft at Jaipur past midnight. 

Earlier on Saturday, chaotic scenes were witnessed at the Jammu airport as hundreds of passengers complained of inconvenience due to flight delays and cancellations. The flight operations were affected due to bad weather conditions in Srinagar.

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Regarding the delays and cancellations, IndiGo had issued a travel advisory. In a post on X on Friday evening, the airline stated, "#6ETravelAdvisory: Unfavourable weather in #Srinagar is impacting flights, but we're here to keep you informed! Stay updated on your flight status or explore flexible options, should there be a need to adjust your travel plans."

"Weather conditions in Srinagar are impacting flight operations. We understand this may cause inconvenience and truly appreciate your patience. Please stay updated on your flight status in real time. If your flight is impacted, you can explore flexible rebooking options or claim a refund easily via our website," the airline said in its advisory.

"Our teams are actively monitoring the situation and will have smooth operations back on track as soon as the weather plays nice," it added.

With ANI Inputs

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