Delhi International Airport

Decoding the ongoing traffic chaos at Delhi airport

A planned runway closure, poor coordination among airlines, and unseasonal wind patterns have created a perfect storm of delays and diversions at India’s busiest airport. Relief may arrive—but not before mid-May.

Delhi airport runway upgrade delay may worsen flight disruptions if not completed by November

DIAL, the airport operator, also requested the government to work with all stakeholders to provide a timeline for the upgrade and called for better coordination between airlines, Airports Authority of India and air traffic control to minimise disruptions during that time.

DIAL blames airlines for IGI airport chaos, says were warned 4 months ago

Despite government's intervention, passengers are likely to face delays till the first week of May, as it will take time to reopen the main runway for operations

Noida airport plans to start international flights to Dubai, Zurich, Singapore from April 2025

Over 80 percent of the work at the NIAL terminal had been completed as of end-January 2025, and the rest is on track for the April launch.

Noida's Jewar Airport may have cheaper flight tickets than Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport: Report

Jewar Airport Latest Updates: This move by the Uttar Pradesh government is seen as a strategic move as it will help people from the Delhi - NCR region with the growing travel demands.

GMR’s Delhi International Airport looking to refinance Rs 2,500 crore debt

The company is in talks with lenders to raise this money to refinance part of its debt, which is due in October 2025, say sources, Net debt at Delhi International Airport Ltd stood at approximately Rs 12,500 crore, as of March 31, 2024.

Delhi International Airport becomes 5G network-compliant

Wi-Fi relies on the unlicensed spectrum which is free for anyone to use, as per the Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).

MC Explains | How do full-body scanners at Delhi and Mumbai airport work?

The new body scanner will be a safer alternative for passengers as it doesn’t use X-rays or ionising radiation, say officials. There will be no need for physical frisking or passengers having to take off clothing so the scanners will speed up security checks, they note.

Video: Woman has panic attack inside Delhi airport, allegedly after Air India denies boarding

An elderly woman had a panic attack inside Delhi airport, allegedly after Air India refused to let her board her flight,

Bonds of Delhi, Hyderabad airports drop to lowest since October as COVID hits demand

The drop comes amid the dwindling daily passenger footfall, as the surge in COVID-19 infections has led to the re-imposition of curbs in several states.

Passengers from ‘at-risk’ countries should expect to stay in airports for 3-4 hours after arrival

With the identification of the Omicron variant of the Covid-19 virus, the Indian government has stipulated testing for all passengers flying in from the UK, Europe and 11 other countries.

S&P downgrades Delhi International Airport's long-term rating to 'B-' citing liquidity risk

Amid the continuing regulatory uncertainty, DIAL may face increased liquidity risks with its high dependence on CPD cash flows to support interest obligations and capital expenditure.

Delhi airport launches facility for passengers to enjoy virtual reality shows

The dome has been designed and conceptualised in a way that passengers of all ages can enjoy the virtual reality shows for a time period ranging from seven minutes to 15 minutes, the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) added.

Republic Day rehearsals to hit about 900 flights at Delhi's IGI Airport: Report

The shutdown proposed by IAF is likely to hit nearly 900 flights during the 1.5 hours rehearsal and parade period between January 18-26.

'Duty Free' shops at Delhi International airport liable to pay GST: AAR

In the earlier regime of excise and service tax prior to GST roll out on July 1, 2017, the duty-free shops were exempt from the levy of central sales tax (CST) and value added tax (VAT) as sale from such shops were considered as exports and supplies were taking place beyond the 'customs frontiers' of India.