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April 24, 2026 10:09 AM

Ram Mohan Naidu reviews Delhi airport readiness for hub-and-spoke operations

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Thursday chaired a high-level stakeholder meeting at Delhi airport to review preparedness for the implementation of hub-and-spoke operations, a key pillar of India’s aviation growth strategy. The meeting brought together senior officials from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Home Affairs, Bureau of Immigration, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, Customs, Airports Authority of India, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, CISF, DigiYatra, D...

January 19, 2026 5:25 PM

PM Modi personally receives UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday personally received United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Delhi airport. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Went to the airport to welcome my brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. His visit illustrates the importance he attaches to a strong India-UAE friendship. Looking forward to our discussions.” The Prime Minister also shared photographs of the meeting, including images of the...

December 30, 2025 1:31 PM

Dense fog: 60 arrival, 58 departure flights cancelled at Delhi airport

Flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi were severely disrupted on Tuesday due to dense fog blanketing the city. Approximately 60 arriving and 58 departing flights were cancelled, while 16 Delhi-bound flights were diverted to other cities as low visibility conditions persisted. Earlier, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) issued an advisory warning of possible flight delays at select airports across Northern India owing to prevailing foggy conditions. In a p...

December 29, 2025 2:49 PM

Dense fog disrupts air and rail services across north India; 128 flights cancelled at Delhi airport

Flight and train operations across several parts of the country were severely disrupted on Monday as dense fog reduced visibility, leaving thousands of passengers stranded at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. At Delhi airport alone, a total of 128 flights were cancelled, including 64 arrivals and 64 departures. Additionally, eight flights were diverted, while over 30 flights were delayed as visibility dropped sharply to around 125 metres, significantly hampering flight moveme...

December 15, 2025 12:20 PM

Dense fog disrupts flights at Delhi airport; airlines issue travel advisories

Flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport were disrupted on Monday morning as dense fog significantly reduced visibility, marking the season’s first major spell of winter fog in the national capital. Several departures were delayed as airlines adjusted schedules to ensure safe operations amid challenging weather conditions. Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) issued a passenger advisory, warning that dense fog could lead to disruptions in flight operations. The...

December 8, 2025 10:38 AM

IndiGo Flights May Continue to Face Delays: Delhi Airport

Delhi Airport on Monday issued a passenger advisory stating that IndiGo flights may continue to experience delays, urging travellers to check their flight status before leaving for the airport. In a post on X, the airport said, “IndiGo flights may continue to experience delays. Passengers are advised to check the latest flight status with their airline before heading to the airport to avoid any inconvenience.” The airport added that its teams are coordinating with all stakeholders to minim...

December 5, 2025 10:46 AM

Delhi Airport issues passenger advisory, urges flyers to check flight status amid IndiGo crisis

Delhi Airport on Friday issued a passenger advisory urging travellers to verify their flight status with airlines before heading to the airport. The announcement comes as IndiGo faces one of its most severe operational disruptions in recent years, resulting in widespread cancellations and delays. More than 500 flights were cancelled on Thursday, with several others delayed. In November alone, IndiGo recorded 1,232 cancellations across its network. The advisory shared on X said, “Please be ad...

November 7, 2025 2:17 PM

Technical glitch at Delhi airport disrupts flights, AAI working to restore system

Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport were disrupted on Friday after a technical fault hit the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS), which supports Air Traffic Control (ATC) data, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) said. AAI said technical teams were working to restore the system, while controllers were processing flight plans manually, leading to delays. https://x.com/AAI_Official/status/1986654415454155144 According to Delhi Airport, around 100 flights w...

November 3, 2025 2:56 PM

Delhi Airport emerges as the gateway between East and West

Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), managed and operated by the GMR Aero-led consortium – Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), continues to redefine India’s international connectivity, consolidating its position as the country’s foremost global hub bridging East and West. In the 12 months from September 2024 to August 2025, Delhi Airport handled over 6.7 lakh (670,000) East– West–East transit passengers, marking a 34% year-on-year increase compared to 4.98 la...

October 21, 2025 4:53 PM

IndiGo to resume flights from Delhi Airport’s Terminal 2 from October 26

IndiGo will resume operations from Terminal 2 of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport starting October 26, following a temporary shift earlier this year due to maintenance work, the low-cost carrier announced on Tuesday. The move is part of the airline’s revised terminal plan aimed at improving passenger convenience and streamlining operations across the airport. Under the new plan, IndiGo will operate flights from all three terminals — T1, T2, and T3 — with a revised distributio...