KOLKATA: Flight movement between Kolkata and Bagdogra suffered for the second day in a row as heavy rain and poor visibility in north Bengal prevented flights to land and take off from Bagdogra before 1pm, forcing seven cancellations and 22 delayed departures and arrivals.
The day started with two flights taking off for Bagdogra but returning, as weather deteriorated in the hills. As the day progressed the situation went from bad to worse as no flight could land or take off from Bagdogra forcing passengers to be stuck inside either aircraft or airports for several hours. Bagdogra airport itself was particularly crowded with flyers found sitting on the staircase and trolleys after the designated sitting areas ran out of space.
