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Two SpiceJet flyers try to storm cockpit, offloaded at Delhi airport

Two unruly passengers were offloaded from a SpiceJet flight at the Delhi airport on Monday after they attempted to forcefully enter the cockpit when the aircraft was taxiing. SpiceJet said the aircraft, which was to fly to Mumbai, returned to the bay and the two passengers were offloaded and later handed over to the CISF. "On July 14, 2025, two unruly passengers were offloaded from SpiceJet flight SG 9282 operating from Delhi to Mumbai. "The two attempted to forcefully approach the cockpit and caused a disruption while the aircraft was taxiing," the airline said in a statement. According to SpiceJet, despite repeated requests by the cabin crew, fellow passengers, and the captain, the two passengers refused to return to their seats. The flight SG 9282, originally scheduled to depart at 12:30 pm, departed at 7:21 pm, as per information available on flight tracking website Flightradar24.com.

Delhi airport emerges as world's 9th busiest airport in 2024: ACI

Delhi airport has been ranked the world's 9th busiest airport, handling more than 7.7 crore passengers in 2024, a report released on Tuesday said. Airports Council International's list of the world's 20 busiest airports is topped by Atlanta airport in the US which processed 10,80,67,766 passengers, followed by Dubai airport (9,23,31,506 passengers) and Dallas/Fort Worth airport in the US (8,78,17,864 passengers) at the second and third spots, respectively. "Global passenger traffic hit a new high in 2024, surpassing 9.4 billion travellers -- up 8.4 per cent from 2023 and 2.7 per cent above pre-pandemic levels (2019)... The top-20 airports alone processed 1.54 billion passengers, capturing 16 per cent of global traffic," the release said. In 2024, the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital handled 7,78,20,834 passengers, improving its ranking to the 9th position from 10th in 2023. The figure is based on the total number of enplaned and deplaned passenger

Delhi High Court rejects Celebi's plea against revoked security permit

Delhi High Court upholds government's revocation of Celebi's security clearance, citing espionage concerns and the risk of dual-use logistics amid geopolitical tensions

Hoax bomb threat at Delhi Airport's Terminal 3 triggers emergency response

Authorities launched an emergency search at IGI Terminal 3 after a bomb threat note was discovered on board a flight; no explosives were found and the scare was ruled false

16 Air India flights diverted as Iran shuts airspace after Israel strike

Air India's Mumbai-London flight returned after three hours in air as Iran shut its skies following an Israeli strike near Tehran that killed a top commander

7.5% flights cancelled for 3 months at Delhi airport due to runway upgrade

Runway 10/28 to be upgraded between June 15 and Sept 15 to enable low-visibility CAT III-B operations during the winter fog season

Heavy rainfall batters Delhi airport's T1 canopy; 49 flights diverted

Thunderstorm and 80 mm rain damage canopy at T1; no structural impact reported, but 49 flights diverted and over 650 delayed at India's busiest airport

Delhi airport issues travel advisory amid rain-hit flight operations

Heavy rainfall in Delhi leads to partial disruption at airport and city traffic woes; waterlogging witnessed in several areas

Delhi airport to cancel or reschedule 100 flights daily from June 15

Runway 28/10 will remain shut until mid-September for a CAT III B upgrade, with revised airline schedules aimed at minimising travel disruption

Runway upgrade to disrupt 100 flights a day at Delhi airport | Here's what you need to know

Starting June 15, Delhi’s IGI Airport will cancel or reschedule 100 flights daily due to a major runway upgrade.

DIAL sells 50% stake in DASPL to Bird Flight Services for ₹12.79 crore

DIAL sells its entire 50 per cent stake in DASPL to Bird Flight Services, exiting the JV set up for ground support at IGIA Terminal 3, as DASPL ceases active operations

Operations normal at Delhi Airport, advisory warns of possible delays

Passengers are advised to stay informed through updates from their respective airlines and follow hand baggage and check-in luggage regulations

Indo-Pak tensions: Delhi airport issues travel advisory, ops remain normal

The airport operator issued the advisory to passengers, which includes, Stay updated through their respective airline's communication channels

At least 60 domestic flights cancelled at Delhi airport amid tensions

Operations at the Delhi airport are presently normal though some flights might be impacted due to the evolving airspace conditions amid the military conflict between India and Pakistan, officials said. Enhanced security measures have been put in place at airports across the country as the military conflict between the two nations intensified. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), which operates the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital, said in a post on X that operations are presently normal at the airport. "However, due to evolving airspace conditions and enhanced security measures, as per the orders of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, some flight schedules may be impacted and security checkpoint processing times may take longer," it said. Passengers have also been advised to arrive early to accommodate potential delays at security checks. The DIAL also requested passengers to cooperate with the airline and security staff for smooth ...

Delhi airport operations normal; some flights may be impacted: DIAL

The airport operator further advised the passengers to follow all hand and check-in baggage regulations, cooperate with security and airline staff for smooth facilitation

Enhanced security measures in place at airports; operations normal

Delhi airport has said that operations are normal and some flights have been impacted due to changing airspace conditions and heightened security. In the wake of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has put in place enhanced security arrangements. In a post on X, DIAL said operations remain normal at the airport while some flights are impacted due to changing airspace conditions and heightened security. "Please check with your airline for the latest updates. We urge everyone to rely only on official sources and avoid sharing unverified information. We're working closely with all stakeholders to minimise any inconvenience," DIAL said. On Thursday, at least 90 flights to and from the Delhi airport were cancelled. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) operates the Indira Gandhi International Airport here.

India-Pak tensions: Delhi airport sees 90 flight cancellations on Thursday

As many as 90 flights to and from Delhi airport, including 5 international departures, were cancelled by various airlines on Thursday, according to a source. Around 27 airports in various parts of the country are closed in the wake of Operation Sindoor, under which armed forces carried out strikes on terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Wednesday in retaliation against the Pahalgam terror attack that had killed at least 26 people last month. As a result of the closure of the airports, many flights have been cancelled. A total of 46 domestic departures and 33 arrivals were cancelled. Also, 5 international departures and 6 arrivals were cancelled at the Delhi airport, the source said. The cancellations happened between 0800 and 1400 hours. "All operations across Delhi Airport's terminals and its four runways are proceeding as usual. However, changing airspace conditions have impacted some flights," DIAL said in a post on X. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DI

Delhi airport issues advisory amid airspace curbs after Operation Sindoor

This comes amid airspace restrictions following Operation Sindoor, under which the Indian armed forces launched missile strikes on terror infrastructures in Pakistan and PoJK

Delhi airport's runway 28/10 reopens, set to ease air traffic congestion

Delhi airport's runway RW 28/10, which was shut for maintenance works, resumed operations on Tuesday, a development that is likely to ease air traffic congestion. Initially, the runway was to remain closed for a longer period to complete the Instrument Landing System (ILS) upgradation on one end, ahead of the fog season. However, the closure of the runway, easterly winds and congestion impacted flight operations. Against this backdrop, the maintenance works have been temporarily stopped and will resume in mid-June. "As per approved plan with all stakeholders, Delhi airport handed over RW 28/10 to ATC at 8:04 am today for operations till mid June. "This addition will further aid in streamlining operations and smoother arrivals and departures for passengers in the unseasonal varying wind conditions that are continuing. "We prioritise passenger experience and appreciate your understanding and support," Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) said in a post on X on Tuesday. The runway w

Delhi airport: 3 flights diverted, 500+ delayed due to inclement weather

Three flights were diverted and more than 500 flights were delayed at the Delhi airport on Friday as thunderstorms and gusty winds disrupted operations. An intense storm with heavy early-morning rain hit the national capital, causing a house collapse that killed a woman and her three children, and the city grappled with widespread waterlogging. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said this was the second-highest 24-hour spell of rain witnessed by the national capital in May since 1901. An official said two flights that were to land at the Delhi airport were diverted to Jaipur and one to Ahmedabad in the morning. More than 500 flights were delayed, according to data from flight tracking website Flightradar24.com. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), which operates the airport, in a post on X at 5.20 am, said some flights were affected owing to inclement weather conditions. DIAL, in a post on X at 7.25 am, said the thunderstorm has passed but there is some impact on flight