Delhi Airport introduces special enclosures for smooth passenger processing during delays
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Delhi Airport introduces special enclosures for smooth passenger processing during delays

Live Mint  

New Delhi, December 2 : Delhi International Airport Limited has introduced special enclosures at all three terminals of the Indira Gandhi International Airport to enhance passenger comfort during flight delays caused by fog, weather, or technical issues. The enclosures, strategically located across Terminals 1, 2, and 3, will serve as dedicated zones for the smooth processing of these passengers, enabling faster re-entry into the Security Hold Area. The enclosures are situated at bus boarding gates and select aerobridges in Terminal 3, transfer areas in Terminal 2, and bus boarding gates in Terminal 1. Airline staff will escort passengers into the enclosures, while CISF personnel will oversee security screening and Private Security Agency staff will verify passengers' documents.

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Delhi Airport now connects 150 destinations, of which half are non-stop routes
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6 days, 11 hours ago

Delhi Airport now connects 150 destinations, of which half are non-stop routes

Live Mint  

Delhi Airport, the largest airport in the country and the jewel in the crown for infrastructure company GMR’s airport business, has reached a new milestone, becoming the first in the country to be connected to 150 destinations. 150 destinations - a first Towards the end of 2008-09, Delhi airport overtook Mumbai in terms of traffic, and there has been no …

Delhi’s IGI airport connects capital to 150 destinations, first to do so in India
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1 week ago

Delhi’s IGI airport connects capital to 150 destinations, first to do so in India

Hindustan Times  

The Indira Gandhi International airport on Monday became the first in India to connect directly to 150 airports or destinations — both domestic and international — with the launch of a Thai AirAsia X direct flight between Delhi and Bangkok’s Don Mueang airport on Sunday, the Delhi International Airport Limited said on Monday. In recent years, DIAL said, 20 exclusive …

Delhi airport expands horizons: Now connecting 150 global destinations
1 week ago

Delhi airport expands horizons: Now connecting 150 global destinations

India Today  

Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport has achieved a major milestone in global connectivity with its expansion to 150 destinations worldwide. The expanded network enhances Delhi’s potential to attract major international airlines, increases the number of foreign travellers, and increases the airport as a key player in the growing global aviation market. A BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD Delhi Airport’s expansion to 150 …

Quicker deboarding for those on delayed flights at Delhi airport: How does it work
3 weeks ago

Quicker deboarding for those on delayed flights at Delhi airport: How does it work

Hindustan Times  

Special enclosures have been set up across all three terminals at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport to allow passengers on flights delayed by over three hours to disembark, undergo security screening, and re-enter the terminal’s boarding area. The airport operator Delhi International Airport Limited said the initiative aims to alleviate passenger inconvenience, particularly during winter, when dense fog often disrupts …

Flight delayed? Delhi’s IGI airport launches special enclosures for passengers stuck due to bad weather
3 weeks ago

Flight delayed? Delhi’s IGI airport launches special enclosures for passengers stuck due to bad weather

Live Mint  

Delhi: As air quality remains ‘very poor,’ causing disruptions in flight operations, Delhi's Indira Gandhi Airport has set up special enclosures for passengers stuck on flights due to fog, poor weather, or technical issues. Instead, a separate procedure will be implemented, enabling them to return to the Security Hold Area, stated airport operator Delhi International Airport Limited. Where would the …

Delayed flights: Delhi airport sets up special enclosures to accommodate passengers
3 weeks ago

Delayed flights: Delhi airport sets up special enclosures to accommodate passengers

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Special enclosures have been set up at the Delhi airport to accommodate passengers who have disembarked from flights that have been delayed for over three hours to allow their faster return to the terminal to board their respective flights. To reduce the discomfort and waiting time for such passengers to board their respective flights again, they will not …

Delhi airport gets special enclosures for passengers stuck due to flight delays. Details here
3 weeks ago

Delhi airport gets special enclosures for passengers stuck due to flight delays. Details here

India Today  

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has set up special enclosures for passengers disembarking from flights delayed by more than three hours, enabling them to return to the terminal more quickly to board their next flights. Delhi International Airport Ltd CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar said that with this new initiative, the airport aims to significantly reduce the time taken for de-boarding …

Delhi Airport launches special enclosures for smooth processing of passengers during delays, cancellations
3 weeks ago

Delhi Airport launches special enclosures for smooth processing of passengers during delays, cancellations

India TV News  

Delhi International Airport Limited has introduced a new initiative aimed at improving the experience of passengers whose flights are delayed or cancelled due to weather-related issues, particularly fog, or technical difficulties. The airport has established special enclosures at all three terminals to facilitate a smoother and quicker process for passengers returning to the terminal after being affected by such disruptions. …

Delhi airport’s new T1 to begin operations on Aug 17
4 months, 1 week ago

Delhi airport’s new T1 to begin operations on Aug 17

Hindustan Times  

The newly constructed Terminal 1 building at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International airport is scheduled to begin operations from August 17, people aware of the matter said on Wednesday, adding that the new structure will help ease congestion at the other two terminals and facilitate smoother passenger movement. Passengers can expect a smoother travel experience with improved amenities and advanced technology,” …

Delhi airport's T1 terminal reopens August 17 after roof collapse, major airlines to shift flights
4 months, 1 week ago

Delhi airport's T1 terminal reopens August 17 after roof collapse, major airlines to shift flights

Hindustan Times  

Delhi airport operator DIAL on Wednesday said the new T1 terminal will be operational from August 17, with IndiGo and SpiceJet set to shift a significant part of their domestic operations to the new terminal. A view of the T1 terminal of the Indira Gandhi International Airport, where a portion of the roof collapsed resulting in the death of one …

Now, check-in, drop baggage at 2 Airport Line metros in Delhi
5 months ago

Now, check-in, drop baggage at 2 Airport Line metros in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Wednesday announced it has started the “check-in and baggage drop” facility for international flights from the Delhi airport at New Delhi and Shivaji Stadium Metro stations on the Airport Express Line. The official said that passengers can complete their check-in between 12 hours and two hours before the flight departure for domestic flights and …

Delhi Airport to have its first 24-hour liquor store at Terminal-3 for domestic flyers with walk-in facility
5 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Airport to have its first 24-hour liquor store at Terminal-3 for domestic flyers with walk-in facility

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Delhi government's excise department has granted a license to the Delhi Consumer's Cooperative Wholesale Store Ltd. to open a retail liquor store in the arrival area of Terminal 3 at the IGI airport, officials said on Sunday. According to an excise department official, this is the first L-10 liquor store of its kind at the Indira Gandhi …

Delhi airport's Terminal 1 not reopening anytime soon. To be functional in…
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi airport's Terminal 1 not reopening anytime soon. To be functional in…

Hindustan Times  

The detailed technical study of Delhi airport's shut-for-now Terminal 1 is expected to be completed in a month, and a call on reopening the terminal will be taken on the basis of the report, a senior government official said on Sunday. New Delhi: Damaged roof of the Indira Gandhi International Airport's Terminal- 1, in New Delhi, Saturday, June 29, 2024. …

Delhi airport resumes operations after power cut, flights not affected
6 months ago

Delhi airport resumes operations after power cut, flights not affected

The Hindu  

A power outage lasting several minutes at India's busiest airport in Delhi caused minor disruptions to some services within the terminal on June 17 but no flights were affected, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The outage, which lasted around seven minutes, affected baggage collection and entry at the e-gates, one of the sources at the airport told …

Flight operations to remain suspended for over two hours daily at Delhi airport till January 26
11 months ago

Flight operations to remain suspended for over two hours daily at Delhi airport till January 26

The Hindu  

There will be no flight arrivals or departures at the Delhi airport from 10.20 a.m. to 12.45 p.m. every day till January 26 in connection with the Republic Day preparations and celebrations, according to an official. From January 19 to January 26, no flights would be arriving or departing from the Delhi airport between 10.20 a.m. to 12.45 p.m., the …

Centre calls for steps aimed at passenger comfort at airports amid fog delays
11 months, 1 week ago

Centre calls for steps aimed at passenger comfort at airports amid fog delays

Hindustan Times  

New DelhiAirlines were on Monday asked to take additional steps for passenger convenience and the Delhi airport was directed to accelerate work on one of its runways that can handle low-visibility landings as weather-induced delays and cancellations continued on Monday, prompting the government to step in. Civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia described the fog spells as “unprecedented” for the Indira …

After Delhi, Hyderabad International Airport Now Introduces Self-Baggage Drop Facility
1 year, 5 months ago

After Delhi, Hyderabad International Airport Now Introduces Self-Baggage Drop Facility

News 18  

In an effort to save time for air travelers and expedite the baggage check-in process within 45 to 60 seconds, the GMR Hyderabad International Airport has introduced self-baggage drop facility. The move comes a day after Delhi airport operator DIAL said it has introduced Self Baggage Drop facility at Terminal 3. GHIAL CEO Pradeep Panicker said the technology, which integrates …

Indira Gandhi International Airport Starts Self Baggage Drop Facility, Reduces Waiting Time
1 year, 5 months ago

Indira Gandhi International Airport Starts Self Baggage Drop Facility, Reduces Waiting Time

News 18  

Delhi airport operator DIAL on Monday introduced a self-baggage Drop facility at Terminal 3 that will help reduce the waiting time for passengers at the airport. SBD service is likely to be offered to passengers by five airlines in the future, including Air India, Vistara, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and British Airways. Additionally, the self-luggage facility aims to …

Delhi airport introduces self-baggage drop: How it works, how it will help passengers
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi airport introduces self-baggage drop: How it works, how it will help passengers

Firstpost  

The Delhi airport has installed 14 self-baggage drop machines at Terminal 3. The operator says these machines, which can handle up to three passengers per minute, will streamline the baggage drop-off process and reduce wait time for passengers by around 15-20 minutes The Delhi airport has introduced self-baggage drop. Passengers must follow a two-step process: They must first generate their …

Passengers can now opt for Self Baggage Drop at Delhi Airport. Know what it is
1 year, 5 months ago

Passengers can now opt for Self Baggage Drop at Delhi Airport. Know what it is

Hindustan Times  

Delhi airport operator DIAL on Monday said that it has introduced Self-Baggage Drop facility at Terminal-3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport. The facility was introduced to streamline the baggage drop-off process, reducing the wait time for passengers by 15-20 minutes. Self-baggage drop facility at Delhi airport The process involves two steps: Passengers can generate their boarding passes and baggage tags …

Traffic marshals, more entry gates: Centre's plan to decongest airports
1 year, 8 months ago

Traffic marshals, more entry gates: Centre's plan to decongest airports

Hindustan Times  

The ministry of civil aviation on Thursday released a list of steps to decongest major airports, including Delhi and Mumbai. The ministry said the measures are being implemented with the “utmost consideration for maintaining airport security.” The steps included deployment of traffic marshals, display boards providing waiting time, active use of social media, additional entry gates among others. Display boards …

Delhi airport witnesses chaos yet again, passengers complain about long waiting hours for security checks
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi airport witnesses chaos yet again, passengers complain about long waiting hours for security checks

India TV News  

New Delhi: Delhi airport yet again witnessed chaos, on Wednesday morning, with some passengers lamenting three-hour-long queues for immigration and security checks. It should be noted here that Aviation traffic has recorded steady growth in the last couple of months and many airports, including the Delhi airport, have started witnessing longer queues of air passengers. Passenger load intensifies at Delhi …

Explained | What is causing delays and chaos at Delhi airport?
2 years ago

Explained | What is causing delays and chaos at Delhi airport?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Over the past few weeks, there have been delays and long queues at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, prompting Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scinda to step in to initiate corrective measures. A parliamentary panel summoned the CEO of Delhi International Airport Limited, and the Airports Authority of India has issued a notice …

Taking a Flight from Delhi Airport? Here Are Some Helpful Tips To Avoid The Holiday Rush
2 years ago

Taking a Flight from Delhi Airport? Here Are Some Helpful Tips To Avoid The Holiday Rush

News 18  

Over the last few days, Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi has witnessed long queues at immigration and boarding counters leading to many people missing their flights. Just as big changes happen with small steps, let’s take these few simple steps one at a time and make more space for all at the airport.Wishing you a Quick, Happy Journey via …

Extra CISF, immigration staff, more scanners to free up Delhi airport
2 years ago

Extra CISF, immigration staff, more scanners to free up Delhi airport

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Union government has decided to deploy additional Central Industrial Security Force personnel and immigration officers, as well as more scanning equipment at the Delhi airport to help decongest the airport, people familiar with the development said on Thursday. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Union home secretary Ajay Bhalla, with officials from the …

Delhi Airport Ratings Drop as Fliers Flag Terminal Connectivity, Taxi, Baggage Claim Issues: Survey
2 years ago

Delhi Airport Ratings Drop as Fliers Flag Terminal Connectivity, Taxi, Baggage Claim Issues: Survey

News 18  

Taxis, passenger pick-ups, parking, inter-terminal connectivity and baggage claim have emerged as some of the problem areas flagged by passengers as the rating of the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi dips following long security queues and over-crowding. With crowding continuing at airports, the Civil Aviation Ministry on Tuesday asked airlines to deploy adequate manpower at all check-in and …

Smooth Movement at Entry Gates but Long Queue Inside Still Add To Passengers' Woes at Delhi Airport
2 years ago

Smooth Movement at Entry Gates but Long Queue Inside Still Add To Passengers' Woes at Delhi Airport

News 18  

Smooth passenger movement was observed at all entry gates of Terminal 3 of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Wednesday morning with an average waiting time under five minutes. Disappointing— Neil December 14, 2022 @JM_Scindia Even you visited the T3 – Delhi couple of days however still there is no improvement been made by AAI authorities.same kind of mismanagement is …

Delhi airport: Passenger movement eases, but still far from being smooth - Latest Update
2 years ago

Delhi airport: Passenger movement eases, but still far from being smooth - Latest Update

India TV News  

Delhi airport mess: In a huge relief to many flyers who were to take flights to different destinations, the congestion at the Delhi airport has been reduced 'significantly.' The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Wednesday also said that necessary actions taken to reduce congestion at the Delhi airport have resulted in "least wait time" for boarding at check points and …

Reach 3.5 Hrs Early, Carry 1 Cabin Luggage: After IndiGo, Air India Issues Advisory Amid Delhi T3 Chaos
2 years ago

Reach 3.5 Hrs Early, Carry 1 Cabin Luggage: After IndiGo, Air India Issues Advisory Amid Delhi T3 Chaos

News 18  

Hours after IndiGo issued advisory for passengers to bring down congestion at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, Air India also released a similar travel advisory for people flying out of the national capital. Air India urged passengers to arrive at least 3.5 hours for domestic and 4 hours for international before their flight time and carry only 1 piece of …

‘Overcrowding in Delhi airport due to lack of security setup’
2 years ago

‘Overcrowding in Delhi airport due to lack of security setup’

The Hindu  

Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport’s security infrastructure “has frozen over time” and failed to keep pace with the increase in flights and passengers, a top Bureau of Civil Aviation Security official said on a day a Parliamentary panel announced its decision to summon the airport’s Chief Executive Officer, Videh Kumar Jaipuriar. The average number of flights per hour from the …

'Reach At Least 3.5 Hrs Prior to Departure': IndiGo Issues Advisory Amid Congestion at Delhi Airport
2 years ago

'Reach At Least 3.5 Hrs Prior to Departure': IndiGo Issues Advisory Amid Congestion at Delhi Airport

News 18  

IndiGo airlines has issued advisory for passengers to bring down congestion at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. IndiGo has requested passengers to reach the airport at least 3.5 hours prior to domestic departures, and to carry only one piece of hand baggage weighing 7 kgs for a smooth security check. The authorities on Monday put in place an action plan …

Delhi Airport: Flights in Peak Hrs to be Cut, More Gates, Marshals to Help
2 years ago

Delhi Airport: Flights in Peak Hrs to be Cut, More Gates, Marshals to Help

News 18  

After Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia’s visit to the Delhi airport, the authorities have put in place an elaborate action plan to ease congestion at Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport. As per government sources, arrangements such as the deployment of marshals to manage vehicular movements at the entry points, the opening of two additional entry gates, installation …

Delhi airport chaos: Aviation minister lists measures to ease crowding at T3 after surprise check
2 years ago

Delhi airport chaos: Aviation minister lists measures to ease crowding at T3 after surprise check

India Today  

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday paid a surprise check at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, amid complaints of overcrowding and congestion. There was a meeting with officials inside the airport where we have decided that a board should be placed at every entry gate to display the waiting time before entry, "Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said. There was …

Delhi’s IGI airport ready to support 5G services, says operator
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi’s IGI airport ready to support 5G services, says operator

Hindustan Times  

Delhi International Airport Limited, the airport operator at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International airport, on Thursday said the airport was ready to support 5G services, adding that passengers will be able to utilise the high-speed mobile service at Terminal 3 and its surrounding areas as soon as it is rolled out by telecom service providers. According to DIAL, passengers with a …

Delhi airport to resume flight operations at T1 terminal from October 31
3 years, 2 months ago

Delhi airport to resume flight operations at T1 terminal from October 31

India TV News  

The Delhi airport will resume flight operations at its T1 terminal from October 31 onwards after almost 18 months of closure, said its operator DIAL on Friday. The T3 terminal and the T2 terminal of the Delhi airport resumed handling flight operations from May 25, 2020, and July 22, 2021, respectively, the GMR group-led DIAL mentioned. With the resumption of …

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