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Key Points

7 points
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Fog season expected mid‑December to mid‑February 2026‑27.

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Airlines must deploy trained crews and compliant aircraft for fog operations.

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Communication to passengers includes text messages, app alerts and email.

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Airport authorities will staff help desks and check‑in counters adequately.

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Instrument landing systems and runway visual range equipment will be checked and maintained.

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Weather department will issue regular fog forecasts and observations.

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Security forces will manage orderly passenger movement during any re‑boarding.

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Summary

Airlines have been told to use qualified crews and aircraft that can operate safely in low‑visibility conditions.

Passengers will receive timely updates through text messages, mobile applications and email.

Airports will increase staff at check‑in counters and information desks to help travelers during delays.

Weather experts will provide accurate fog forecasts and airports will ensure landing systems are ready.

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New Words to Learn

6 words
civil aviation
the part of flying that deals with passenger and cargo airlines, not the military
low‑visibility
conditions where pilots cannot see far because of fog or other weather
instrument landing system
technology that guides a plane to land when the runway cannot be seen
runway visual range
the distance a pilot can see down the runway using lights
forecast
a prediction about future weather conditions
re‑boarding
getting passengers back onto a plane after they have left the gate
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