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Arrive early, carry just 1 hand bag: Airlines to passengers amid congestion

With passengers continuing to experience long waiting hours at Delhi and other airports, airlines have asked them to reach early, do web check-in and carry only one piece of hand baggage for faster movement. The country's largest airline IndiGo has asked passengers to reach Delhi airport at least 3.5 hours prior to domestic departures. In recent weeks, the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital has been witnessing long queues and crowds amid rising air traffic. Authorities have put in place an action plan, including reducing the number of flights during peak hours, to deal with the situation. Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia also inspected the arrangements at the airport here on Monday. Amid congestion, Vistara is asking its passengers to arrive at the airport at least three hours prior to domestic as well as international flights. Delhi airport is experiencing high footfalls and the check-in and boarding time is expected to be longer

IGI Airport CEO asked by Parliamentary panel to discuss congestion issues

Amid rising complaints of congestion at New Delhi's IGI airport, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism, and Culture has summoned the airport chief to discuss the matter

Indigo asks passengers to reach Delhi airport 3.5 hrs prior to departures

Amid the increased rush of air-passengers, Indigo airline issued a travel advisory asking passengers to reach the Delhi airport at least 3.5 hours prior to domestic departures

Holiday rush sparks chaos at Delhi IGI airport as passengers miss flights

The chaos at Delhi airport also puts the focus back on a proposed second airport for Mumbai

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Customs seizes gold jewellery worth over Rs 94 lakh at IGI airport

The airport customs preventive officers, seized 1849 grams of gold jewellery worth over 94 lakhs from two passengers at the IGI Airport, the Customs department informed

Moscow-Delhi flight arrives safely after bomb threat; search underway

Situation at Indira Gandhi International Airport became chaotic after the Delhi Police received a PCR call about a bomb in a flight that was coming from Moscow

Malaysia-bound flight delayed after bomb hoax by passenger at IGI Airport

A Malaysia-bound flight on Friday was delayed over a false bomb alarm after a fight between two passengers on board the plane at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here, officials said. Seucrity agencies were alerted about the bomb call from the Malaysia Airlines's MH173 around 1 pm after which they thoroughly checked the flight, the officials said. The aircraft finally departed for Kuala Lumpur after a delay of two hours and 40 minutes and four passengers allegedly involved in the incident were handed over to the local police, they said. "A fight broke out between two passengers for keeping their bags in the overhead cabin of the aircraft. When one passenger asked the other what was in his bag, the other replied 'bomb'. The flight was then grounded as the pilot was informed about it and the pilot intimated the ATC (air traffic controller)," official sources told PTI. "A bomb threat assessment committee immediately probed the matter and the flight was put through checks after

Stranded passengers at IGI demand 'justice' after Lufthansa cancels flights

Chaos reigned at IGI airport's Terminal-3 on Friday after Lufthansa airline cancelled two of its flights due to a pilots' strike stranding hundreds of passengers. Around 700 passengers on Friday were stranded at the IGI airport's Terminal-3, police said. According to police, more than 100 people, relatives and family members of the stranded passengers, gathered outside the airport and demanded refunds or alternate arrangements. Among the stranded people, many were students whose classes are starting soon. The passengers, visibly distraught and mostly in their early twenties, sat down at the airport with their luggage and shouted We want Justice. Passengers have alleged that no help has been provided by the airport authorities. "We have been given no food, no accommodation and no flight rebooking. We are stranded here. Our classes are starting next week. We need to go back urgently," said one passenger. Several of them also took to social media, urging for help from the ...

DGCA debars air traffic controller for using psychoactive substance

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has penalised an air traffic controller (ATC) at the Delhi Airport after he tested positive for a psychoactive substance

Vehicles can now drive through multi-level parking at IGI airport

Starting today, all private and commercial vehicles will be able to drive through the Multi-Level Car Parking (MLCP) area at the Delhi airport to pick up passengers

Road connecting Delhi airport T3 to T1 to remain closed for next 3 weeks

The carriageway connecting T1 to T3 will remain open for movement of traffic coming from T1, the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) said.

Married couple held for smuggling 45 hand guns at Delhi airport: Customs

The officials who made the arrest said a ballistic report will confirm whether the guns are real or not.

Punjab govt 'fiercely honest', steps taken to rein-in corruption: Kejriwal

The Aam Aadmi Party national convener launched a scathing attack on previous regimes, saying various kinds of mafia, including the transport mafia, flourished under them.

Delhi IGI Airport's new arrivals terminal at T1 becomes operational

Delhi airport's newly constructed state-of-the-art arrival terminal at T1 has become operational with the arrival of domestic air passengers on Thursday.

New arrival terminal at Delhi airport's T1 to be operational from Thursday

The newly-constructed arrival terminal at T1 of the airport in the national capital will be operational from Thursday. The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), operated by DIAL, has three terminals -- T1, T2 and T3. The state-of-the-art arrival facility is set to receive passengers from IndiGo's flight from Goa, 6E-6532. It is scheduled to arrive at around 3.20 am on February 24, Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) said in a statement on Wednesday. With the opening of the new arrival hall, the entire arrivals operations of T1 will shift from the existing facility to the new one. Currently, IndiGo and SpiceJet operate flights from T1. Departure operations, however, will continue from the existing terminal, and will eventually be integrated with the new arrivals hall post completion of the expansion works, the statement said. Developed by DIAL, the new arrival terminal is part of Delhi Airport's ongoing phase 3A expansion project. DIAL said the facility would offer a ...

80% int'l travellers opt for Rapid PCR test at Delhi's IGI Airport today

The Ministry of Health and family has set new guidelines for international travellers that are being implemented from December 1 onwards: Official

Delhi's IGI world's first airport to register 1,000 TaxiBot movements

In aviation parlance, a 'TaxiBot' is a semi-robotic towbarless aircraft movement equipment developed by the Israel Aerospace Industries

Exemption from quarantine popular among global flyers, shows airport data

Almost one-third global travelers flying into Delhi' IGI airport have sought and been given exemption from institutional quarantine

Delhi, Mumbai airports to partner firms for on-arrival Covid-19 testing

Also talking to airlines to see if test costs can be included in ticket price