Tag: Delhi Airport

In the early hours of Saturday, Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) resumed normal flight operations after temporary disruptions due to heightened security in response to ongoing military tensions between India and Pakistan. However, the airport has issued a travel advisory for passengers, urging them to stay informed and prepared for potential delays.

The ongoing construction work on one of the runways at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, which has caused severe flight delays and operational disruptions over the past two weeks, is set to be halted. The Civil Aviation Ministry is expected to soon issue a formal directive to suspend the ongoing work on Runway 28/10. The decision follows a recent advisory committee meeting where a consensus was reached on the need for a temporary pause due to the scheduling chaos at the airport.

An 82-year-old widow of a decorated Indian Army officer has been admitted to the ICU after suffering a severe fall at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. The incident occurred on March 4 when Air India allegedly failed to provide her with a pre-booked wheelchair, forcing her to walk across the airport terminal despite her frail condition.

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport has issued an advisory to passengers on Wednesday morning due to the dense fog that enveloped parts of the city and its neighboring areas. The fog has raised concerns over potential flight disruptions, particularly for those aircraft not equipped with CAT III landing systems. Passengers have been urged to check with their respective airlines for updated flight information to avoid any inconvenience.

A high-level expert committee, including structural engineers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, will investigate the recent roof collapse incident at Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal-1, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MCA) informed the Delhi High Court on Monday. The committee's formation follows a tragic incident on June 28, where one person lost their life and eight others were injured due to the collapse.

In a startling incident, the roof of the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Delhi partially collapsed on Monday night, resulting in injuries to two individuals who were trapped in the debris. This incident comes on the heels of a recent roof collapse at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport, underscoring growing concerns over infrastructure safety in the capital.

The closure of Terminal 1 (T1) at Delhi Airport following a tragic roof collapse has disrupted travel plans for 22,615 passengers, according to a statement released by the civil aviation ministry on Monday. The closure, which occurred on Friday after severe weather conditions, led to the cancellation of numerous flights, primarily affecting IndiGo and SpiceJet passengers.

In anticipation of India's 75th Republic Day celebrations next week, Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has implemented temporary flight restrictions, according to a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the government on Friday. The airspace closure, from 10:20 am to 12:45 pm until Republic Day on January 26, is part of the annual security protocol leading up to the grand event. Additionally, the airport is set to shut down completely from 6 am to 9 pm on Republic Day

A total of 20 flights operating at the Delhi airport encountered diversions on Saturday morning due to adverse weather conditions, an official reported. The diversions were necessitated by the challenging weather, compelling these flights to redirect their routes to alternative destinations.