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Delhi Airport's upgraded Terminal 2 to reopen on October 26 with new tech

Delhi Airport's refurbished T2 will resume operations on October 26 with 120 daily flights of Air India and IndiGo, featuring self-baggage drop and India's first autonomous aerobridges

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 .

Airfare to rise not more than 1.5% if tariff proposal accepted: DIAL

"Overall, the average domestic ticket price will increase by no more than 1.5-2 per cent, while international fares will rise by 0.5-1 per cent," the CEO said

Fog plan: DIAL completes airfield construction, sets up German hangar

DIAL has taken a slew of steps to reduce flight disruptions during foggy winter season

Coming soon: Delhi airport to get 7.7-km air train for terminal transfers

Delhi International Airport Limited has floated tender for a 7.7 km air train connecting Terminals 1, 2, and 3, with stops at Aerocity and Cargo City, aiming for completion by 2027

'No immediate concerns': SpiceJet after DIAL asks to clear dues at earliest

Delhi airport operator DIAL has asked SpiceJet to clear its dues at the earliest, sources said on Tuesday even as the airline asserted that there are no immediate concerns regarding payments. There was no official comment from DIAL (Delhi International Airport Ltd), which operates the Indira Gandhi International Airport in the national capital. SpiceJet has been facing financial and legal woes, and aviation watchdog DGCA placed the budget carrier under enhanced surveillance last week. The sources in the know on Tuesday said DIAL has asked the carrier to clear the dues at the earliest. Details about pending dues could not be immediately ascertained. When contacted, a SpiceJet spokesperson said it continues to operate flights normally and that its "payment obligations to DIAL are being fulfilled as per our regular schedule". The spokesperson also said that information suggesting that DIAL has issued a two-day deadline for payment is incorrect. "Our communications with DIAL are ong

Delhi Airport introduces self-baggage drop facility: Here's how it works

The quick drop facility eliminates the need for a boarding pass or any biometric verification, reducing processing time from one minute to just 30 seconds

Delhi airport to increase peak runway capacity by 30% in 3 years: DIAL CEO

India's largest airport also plans to increase international passenger handling capacity by 50% in 12 months, he says

Recarpeted second runway at Delhi airport now operational, says DIAL

Delhi airport operator DIAL on Saturday said the re-carpeted runway RW 10/28 is operational now. The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), the country's largest airport, now has four operational runways. In recent times, the airport has witnessed fog-induced operational disruptions that resulted in flight delays, cancellations, diversions as well as passengers facing long waiting hours and congestion. The Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) said the re-carpeting and refurbishment work of RW 10/28, also known as the second runway, has been successfully completed and handed over to the Air Traffic Control (ATC) for commercial operations from February 3. "DIAL had undertaken the much-needed re-carpeting work of the 3,813 metre-long and 45 metre-wide second runway in the middle of September 2023, just after the conclusion of the historic G20 Summit. Re-carpeting work of the runway was completed in December 2023, after which Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) operationalisation was

Airport operator DIAL gets arbitral award on revenue share payments to AAI

Delhi airport operator DIAL has won an arbitral award against Airports Authority of India (AAI) with respect to revenue share obligations during the coronavirus pandemic period. Under the Operation, Management and Development Agreement (OMDA) for the Delhi airport, DIAL had invoked arbitration against the AAI seeking certain reliefs as eligible to it on account of the occurrence of force majeure event during the coronavirus pandemic period. In a regulatory filing, GMR Airports Infrastructure Ltd said an arbitral tribunal passed the award on January 6. Mentioning about key aspects of the award, the company said DIAL has been "excused from making payment of Monthly Annual Fee (MAF) for the period from 19th March 2020 to 28th February 2022 due to existence of force majeure". The amount of MAF paid by DIAL to AAI for the period March 2020 to December 2020 was ordered to be refunded along with interest, the filing submitted to the stock exchanges late Sunday said. As per the filing, DI

DIAL says its excess baggage service has helped passengers save Rs 7 crore

Delhi airport operator DIAL on Friday said its excess baggage service has handled around 1.7 lakh kilograms of luggage and has helped passengers save around Rs 7 crore on excess baggage since the initiative started in 2020. Under the service, prices start at Rs 99 per kilogram. "Excess baggage delivery is offered at less than 1/5th of the typical excess baggage cost, making it a highly cost-effective solution for travellers. Passengers also enjoy the flexibility to choose between air and road delivery options, with road delivery guaranteeing baggage arrival within 4-7 days and air delivery ensuring a swift arrival within 72 hours," DIAL said in a release. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) operates the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital. The service has handled around 1.7 lakh kilograms of luggage and has helped passengers save around Rs 7 crore on excess baggage, it added. With respect to the service, domestic routes such as Bangalore, Mumbai,

Airlines can save Rs 150-180 cr by using Eastern Cross Taxiways: DIAL CEO

Airlines are likely to save around Rs 150-180 crore annually by using the Delhi airport's Eastern Cross Taxiways that help reduce taxiing time as well as fuel consumption by aircraft, according to a top official. The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital, operated by DIAL (Delhi International Airport Ltd), handles up to 1,500 aircraft movements daily. In a recent interview, DIAL CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar said assuming 10-15 per cent of aircraft use the Eastern Cross Taxiways (ECT), it is expected that there would be saving of around 55,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide. There can be savings of Rs 150 to Rs 180 crore for airlines by using the ECT, he said. The ECT, which is 2.1 km long and can accommodate wide-body aircraft, will reduce the time spent on the tarmac by passengers after landing and before take-off of their flights. It was inaugurated on July 14. Citing back of the envelope calculations, Jaipuriar said DIAL has made an estimation of how many ..

G20: DIAL sets up team of senior officials, working with govt agencies

Delhi airport operator DIAL on Monday said it is working with different government departments, including the home ministry, to provide necessary support for facilitation of guests coming for the G20 Summit, which is scheduled to be held in the national capital on September 9 and 10. A DIAL spokesperson said it has also formed a team of senior officials who will monitor G20 arrival and departure operations to ensure the best experience for the arriving delegates. Besides, it is working with different government departments like the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), and the Delhi government to provide necessary support for guest facilitation. The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital is operated by the Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), a consortium led by the GMR Group. According to the spokesperson, standees and cutouts have been positioned featuring information about the summit to provide valuable insights to

DIAL installs feminine hygiene product vending machines at Delhi airport

Airport operator DIAL on Monday announced the installation of feminine hygiene product vending machines at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in collaboration with Sirona. These machines will provide women passengers with a range of sanitary products, including menstrual cups, tampons and sanitary pads. As many as 12 vending machines have been installed right outside all women's restrooms at Terminal 2 (T2) of Delhi airport, offering an array of essential products for women, catering to their diverse hygiene needs, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) said in a statement. "We have partnered with Sirona in this initiative, which will undoubtedly make a significant impact on women travellers' convenience and well-being. This is a progressive step towards promoting women's health and hygiene," DIAL CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar said. The private airport operators said that it will be extending the facility to Terminal 3 and Terminal 1 as well going forward. "We hope