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Delhi airport operator takes govt to court over Hindon commercial flights

Indian aviation rules prohibit airports within 150 km of an existing facility, but Hindon airbase is operating just 30 km from Delhi Airport

Competition next door, Delhi airport planning salary hike, bonus for staff

DIAL requested AERA to align manpower cost projections with its submissions and consider at least a nine per cent growth, as observed by AERA itself in previous "control periods"

GMR Airports increases stake in Delhi airport operator DIAL to 74%

GMR Airports Ltd on Friday said it has hiked its stake in Delhi airport operator DIAL to 74 per cent after completing the acquisition of 10 per cent shareholding from Germany's Fraport. Last September, the company, which is part of the GMR Group, announced entering into a share purchase agreement with Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide for buying the 10 per cent stake in Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) for USD 126 million. "On receipt of requisite approvals and fulfilment of conditions precedent, the process of transfer of shares and exchange of consideration between the company and Fraport has been concluded. "Post this acquisition, the company's shareholding in DIAL now stands increased from 64 per cent to 74 per cent," GMR Airports said in a regulatory filing on Friday. Airports Authority of India (AAI) holds the remaining 26 per cent stake in DIAL, which operates the Indira Gandhi International Airport in the national capital and that is also the country's .

Delhi airport's T2 to shut for upgrades; T1 likely to reopen by March 15

Terminal 2's current passenger load, which stands at 15 million, will be shifted to Terminal 1, according to airport operator DIAL

Rain not sole culprit: IIT panel's verdict on Terminal 1 of Delhi Airport

The collapse had killed a 45-year old cab driver, Ramesh Kumar, and had injured at least eight others

Business-class flyers from Delhi may soon have to shell out more

DIAL proposes charging international business, 1st class passengers 2x the user development fee

Delhi airport's shops, restaurants, and rentals outpace aviation revenue

Traditional aeronautical revenue contributed just 20 per cent to Delhi airport's total earnings in the first nine months of FY25, while 57 per cent came from non-aero activities

Curbs on flight operations at Delhi airport till Jan 26 in view of R-Day

Delhi airport operator DIAL on Saturday said there will be no flight arrivals and departures between 10.20 am and 12.45 pm for the next eight days till January 26 in view of the Republic Day week. Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) is the country's busiest airport and handles around 1,300 flight movements daily. Details about the impact of the curbs on the earlier scheduled flights of various airlines could not be immediately ascertained. "As per the NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) issued for Republic Day week from 19th to 26th Jan 2025, no flights would be arriving or departing from Delhi Airport between 10:20 AM to 12:45 PM IST," DIAL said in a post on X. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) also advised passengers to check with the airlines concerned for the updated flight information.

Dense fog in Delhi-NCR delays over 100 flights, cold wave intensifies

The IMD has issued an orange alert for Delhi, warning of dense to very dense fog affecting not only airports but also highways and railway routes

6 flights from Delhi airport diverted, over 300 delayed as fog impacts ops

Six flights were diverted, more than 300 flights delayed and departures were briefly put on hold at the Delhi airport early morning on Wednesday as low visibility conditions due to dense fog significantly impacted operations. "Runway visibility at Delhi Airport is improving, and flight operations are gradually resuming," airport operator DIAL said in an update on X at 2.20 pm. An official said six flights were diverted to Jaipur between 8 am and 10.30 am due to adverse weather conditions in the national capital. Also, departures were put on hold for a brief period early this morning amid low visibility conditions. The country's largest airline IndiGo, in a post on X at 3.47 pm, said the fog in Delhi has started to lift, with runway visibility improving. "A bit more patience and we'll soon have smooth operations back on track. While we're observing slight airside congestion, we assure you that flight movement has started to pick up," the airline said. As per information available o

Delhi braces for rain as dense fog disrupts travel; coldwave to intensify

Despite the chilly nights, daytime temperatures are predicted to remain stable, offering brief respite from the biting cold

Delhi airport to close T2 for 4-6 months from April for refurbishment

The refurbishment work at T2 is set to commence in the new financial year (2025-26) and is expected to be completed in the second quarter of the financial year

Delhi airport's T2 to be temporarily closed for refurbishment works in FY26

Delhi airport operator DIAL on Friday said the four-decade-old Terminal 2 (T2) will be closed for four to six months in the next financial year for refurbishment works that are expected to be completed in the September quarter. The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital, which is also the country's busiest airport, has three terminals -- T1, T2 and T3. Currently, T1 and T2 are used only for domestic flights. The refurbishment works of T2 are set to commence in 2025-26 with an expected completion date in Q2 of FY26, Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) said in a release. The financial year starts from April 1, 2025. "Terminal 2 will undergo a temporary shutdown for approximately 4 to 6 months to complete these improvements. "The temporary closure of Terminal 2 is expected to cause minimal disruption to operations, as the newly developed Terminal 1 will absorb the additional load, ensuring continued service to passengers," the release said. T2 was ...

Comedian charged 31000 for Jaiselmer flight, books Dubai for 30000 instead

Discussions over domestic tourism have been sparked by Ankit Grover's remark about expensive airfares. He mentioned that the Delhi to Jaisalmer flight is costly, so instead he decided to go to Dubai

Over 100 flights delayed due to fog in Delhi, visibility zero in many parts

An official said over 100 flights have been delayed at the Delhi airport due to bad weather conditions but there are no diversions so far

Delhi airport issues advisory for flights not compliant with non CAT III

Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information

Delhi shivers as dense fog blankets national capital; flights diverted

General visibility dropped to zero at 6 am on Friday, prompting authorities to implement measures for safe operations

Flights not compliant with CAT III might get affected: Delhi airport

CAT III, or Category III, is an approach system that allows flights to land safely during poor visibility conditions

Mumbai-Delhi world's eighth busiest domestic route in 2024, says report

The route between Hokkaido's Chitose Airport to Tokyo's Haneda airport is the second largest domestic route globally, with 11.9 million seats which is a similar level to last year

Air India announces international flight network upgrades for 2025

To introduce retrofitted A320neo on Delhi-Bangkok flights and deploy A321neo, B787-9 planes on other key routes