Improved Flight Operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi Airport Following Ceasefire. On Sunday, 37 flights were delayed, including 23 international flights, and 97 flights were cancelled.
Delhi Airport: Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport saw improved flight operations on Sunday, but still experienced delays affecting 37 flights and 97 cancellations. Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) advised passengers to check their flight status and allow extra time for security checks before arriving at the airport.
Improved Airport Situation Following Ceasefire
Indira Gandhi Airport experienced significant disruptions to flight operations in the days preceding Sunday due to "Operation Sindur". Following the ceasefire, the situation showed some improvement on Sunday, although some flights remained affected. A total of 37 flights were impacted, with 23 being international and 14 domestic flights delayed.
Number of Cancelled Flights
On Sunday, 97 flights were cancelled, including 28 domestic flights. International flights experienced delays in departure for 16 flights and arrival delays for 7. This situation was attributed to the changing airspace conditions and security checks, which are now gradually returning to normal.
Airport Operations Returning to Normal, but Caution Advised
DIAL's advisory stated that flight operations at the airport have largely returned to normal. However, some delays persisted due to the ongoing stabilization of airspace and security checks. DIAL urged passengers to check their flight status in advance and allow extra time for travel to the airport to avoid inconvenience.
Cities Affected by Flight Cancellations from the Airport
Due to Operation Sindur, flights to and from several major cities were cancelled from Indira Gandhi Airport. These cancellations primarily affected routes previously impacted before the ceasefire. While the situation at the airport is gradually returning to normal, passengers are advised to confirm their flight status before heading to the airport.
