The Delhi smog has also forced United Airlines to cancel two flights from Newark, the US, to the national Capital on Friday and Saturday.
Earlier, the airline was offering waivers on rescheduling tickets. But poor air quality, declared as a health emergency, has prompted it to call off its services for now.
An United Airline spokesperson assured that the airline is monitoring advisories as the region remains under a public health emergency, and are coordinating with respective Government agencies.
“We encourage customers who are traveling over the next several days to visit united.com or download our mobile app for the latest updates and developments,” United Airlines stated.
The air pollution in the national capital has worsened in the last few days, with air quality dropping to ‘severe’ category and a thick toxic smog enshrouding the region.
Besides hampering visibility on road, the situation has become a public health emergency, and prompted schools to shut down in its wake.
The city’s air quality worsened ahead of winter as cooler air traps pollutants near the ground, preventing them from dispersing into the atmosphere.