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Monsoon likely to further delay Delhi airport's runway refurbishment

DIAL stated on Sunday that it had asked airlines to adjust their flight schedules in response to easterly wind conditions

Sunday chaos: Why flight delays keep troubling flyers at Delhi airport?

Flight delays affected the operations of Delhi airport due to reduced capacity following runway closure and easterly winds

Delhi airport to reopen runway 10/28 in May first week to ease congestion

Faced with air traffic congestion and flight delays, Delhi airport operator DIAL on Sunday said the upgradation works of runway RW 10/28 will be temporarily suspended and it will be reopened for operations in the first week of May. The airport has four runways -- RW 09/27, RW 11R/29L, RW 11L/29R and RW 10/28. In a series of posts on X, DIAL said that in coordination with stakeholders, it has decided to temporarily suspend the critical ILS (Instrument Landing System) upgrade work necessary for the winter season. "Runway 10/28 will be brought back into operation in the first week of May, with the remaining upgrade activities deferred for a month or so," it said. The decision comes against the backdrop of flight delays due to reduced capacity following the runway closure and easterly winds. Runway RW 10/28, where one side is not compliant for CAT III operations, was closed for operations this week to carry out maintenance works. A CAT III facility allows aircraft operations in ...

Flight delays continue at Delhi airport; govt might reopen stalled runway

The social media has been flooded with criticism of the handling of the ongoing affairs at the aiport

DGCA orders investigation into pilot's sudden death at Delhi airport

The investigation will examine whether the crew reported any sickness to Air Traffic Control (ATC) while airborne and, if so, whether ATC responded appropriately

Govt reviews medical emergency protocols at airports after pilot's death

On April 9, an Air India Express pilot suffered a cardiac arrest at Delhi airport shortly after flying in from Srinagar. The airline later confirmed his passing

Baggage belt glitch affects full reopening of Delhi airport's Terminal 1

Terminal 1 had been closed on June 28 last year after a section of its roof collapsed during heavy rains, resulting in one death and six injuries

Delhi airport T2 shut for maintenance works; flight ops moved to T1

IndiGo and Akasa Air on Tuesday shifted their flight operations to Terminal 1 from Terminal 2, which has been temporarily closed for maintenance works. An official on Tuesday said flight operations are normal. Now, T1 and T3 are operational at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), operated by DIAL, in the national capital. The airport has four runways, and one of them is shut for maintenance works. Only IndiGo and Akasa Air were having flights from T2, which was constructed nearly 40 years ago. Flight operations from T2 have been completely shifted to T1, the official said. On Monday, IndiGo said it has taken proactive measures to ensure that customers are well-informed about the change in terminals. Akasa Air, on Monday, said its teams were working diligently to ensure a seamless transition of our operations from T2 to T1. On March 20, DIAL said the expanded T1 can accommodate 40 million passengers, and T3 can handle 45 million passengers annually. T2 has an annual ca

IndiGo to move operations from Delhi's Terminal 2 to T1 from April 15

According to the Delhi International Airport Limited, the runway work is expected to continue till July 2025

T1, T3 will be able to handle passenger traffic at Delhi airport: Official

Civil Aviation Secretary Vumlunmang Vualnam on Monday said Terminal 3, along with the fully operational Terminal 1, at the Delhi airport will be able to handle passenger traffic, emphasising that there is unlikely to be congestion due to the closure of Terminal 2 for maintenance works. The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), operated by DIAL, has three terminals and four runways. It is also the country's largest and busiest airport. T2 will be closed temporarily to carry out maintenance works from April 15, and one runway is already shut for maintenance works. To a question on whether there could be congestion due to the closure of T2, the secretary said, "No, not really". "T1 has now become fully operational... proper assessment has been done. So, T1 will cover whatever capacity is required. "Between the T1 fully expanded and fully operational and T3, we should be able to meet the passenger requirements whatever is there," he told PTI Videos. Effective April 15, IndiGo s

Over 350 flights delayed at Delhi airport due to traffic congestion

More than 350 flights were delayed at the Delhi airport on Saturday due to traffic congestion. Social media users shared pictures and videos of waiting passengers at the airport. Operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) were disrupted on Friday evening due to adverse weather conditions and as a spillover impact, operations have also been hit on Saturday. "Flight operations at Delhi Airport are improving; however, a few flights are still impacted due to last night's weather conditions. "Our on-ground teams and all stakeholders are working together to minimise any inconvenience to passengers," DIAL said in a post on X at 1407 hours. As per data available on flight tracking website Flightradar24.com, more than 350 flights have been delayed and the average delay for flight departures was over 40 minutes. "Ongoing air traffic congestion in Delhi is causing flights to be held for takeoff and landing clearance. Due to the consequential impact, a few flights across th

Delhi Airport set for 'global hub' tag in 2 yrs: CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar

To become a global hub, Delhi airport should have an international traffic of about 24 million

Over 15 flights diverted at Delhi airport due to adverse weather conditions

More than 15 flights were diverted at the Delhi airport on Friday evening due to inclement weather conditions. The national capital witnessed strong dust storms and gusty winds. A source said that over 15 flights were diverted at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA). "Due to inclement weather conditions in Delhi, some of the flights at Delhi Airport are impacted. Passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest flight updates," airport operator DIAL said in a post on X at 1915 hours. IndiGo said Delhi and Jaipur are experiencing a dust storm, affecting takeoffs and landings and potentially causing air traffic congestion. This may lead to delays or diversions, the operator said in the post. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Delhi and the adjoining NCR, warning of adverse weather conditions in the coming hours.

IGI airport aims 24 mn passengers annually, more global links: DIAL CEO

Delhi airport expects to handle more than 24 million passengers annually in the next 1-2 years and is working on having more connectivity to the Asia Pacific region, including Australia and New Zealand, a top official said on Friday. Currently, the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) handles around 22 million passengers annually and of the total, 5.5 million are connecting passenger traffic. DIAL CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar said the airport is in discussions to enhance air connectivity to the Asia Pacific region, including Australia and New Zealand. Among other initiatives, a memorandum of understanding has been signed with the Auckland airport. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) operates IGIA in the national capital and has connections to 70 international destinations at present. "We are well advanced into becoming a global gateway," Jaipuriar said at a briefing here. Currently, the annual passenger traffic is around 22 million. Now, there are three operational termina

Delhi airport to start full body scanner trials in May, may cut wait time

Delhi airport will start trials of full body scanners in May, with the airport operator DIAL saying that the scanners will generate a standardised 2D image on a preset human avatar so that no personal images are stored in the system. Four scanners have been procured, with two installed at Terminal 1 (T1) and two at Terminal 3 (T3). These scanners are expected to reduce the waiting time for passengers at the airport. "The IT interface for these machines is being finalised, and upon completion of the three-to-four-month trial, a BCAS-led committee will evaluate the findings and establish a Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) for full-scale implementation," Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) said in a release on Friday. The scanners will be using millimeter-wave technology operating between 70 to 80 GHz. DIAL said that unlike conventional X-ray scanners, they do not emit radiation, making them safe for all travellers, including pregnant women and individuals with medical implants.

Delhi airport's fee hike: Do other airports charge passengers similarly?

Delhi International Airport Ltd's proposal to introduce a class-based user development fee structure gets the green light. Here's a look at how major global airports charge flyers

Delhi airport fee hike for business-class flyers sparks fairness debate

In February, DIAL stated that the increase would raise final airfares by no more than 1.5 per cent on average

AERA allows class-based tariff on Delhi airport's international passengers

However, operator's proposal to charge higher tariff during peak hours refused by AERA

Air India seeks lower landing fees for long-haul flights at Delhi airport

Air India has sought incentives for increasing the international to international traffic at the Delhi airport as well as lower landing charges for long-haul and ultra long-haul flights. The suggestions have been made by the Tata Group-owned airline to the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) on the tariff proposal for the Delhi airport for the 2024-29 control period. The airline is slowly expanding its wide-body operations as well as network to cater to rising air traffic demand. When asked about the airline's suggestions, Air India CEO and MD Campbell Wilson told PTI that economic structure of the market should be supportive of the efforts to make India an aviation hub. DIAL, the operator of the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital, has proposed different user fees for economy and business class passengers as well as for peak and off-peak hours. According to Air India, the variable tariff proposal needs to include incentive for increasing I

Delhi airport operator sues govt for allowing flights from defence airbase

The airport in Delhi is one of India's busiest, with about 73.6 million passengers last year, although it made a loss of $21 million because of higher government fees