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AAI Resolves Delhi Airport Chaos, Says ATC ‘Up & Running’ After Glitch Affected 800 Flights | India News

AAI Resolves Delhi Airport Chaos, Says ATC ‘Up & Running’ After Glitch Affected 800 Flights | India News

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Last Updated:November 07, 2025, 23:05 IST AAI said the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS), which handles flight plan messages, had been successfully restored : People wait outside the arrivals’ exit at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, in New Delhi. (PTI photo) The Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Friday said the air traffic control system at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport was now fully functional, more than a day after a technical glitch disrupted flight operations and caused delays to hundreds of services at one of the world’s busiest airports. In a late-evening statement, the AAI said the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS), which handles flight plan messages, had been successfully restored and was “up and running.” The authority confirmed that the issue, which began on November 6, temporarily affected the automated processing of flight plans but did not compromise safety. AAI Statement According to the statement, an urgent review meeting was convened soon after the fault was detected. The meeting was chaired by Samir Kumar Sinha, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, along with …

Amid Chaos, Union Minister VK Singh Says Steps Taken To Decongest Delhi Airport

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Airport operator advised to reduce flights during the peak hour at T3, Union Minister VK Singh said. New Delhi:  The civil aviation ministry on Monday said various steps, including the opening of two additional entry gates for passengers and deployment of additional CISF manpower, have been taken to ease congestion at Delhi airport. In recent weeks, passengers faced long waiting hours at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) here due to congestion but the situation has eased now. Minister of State for Civil Aviation V K Singh listed out the steps taken for decongestion of the airport, including monitoring through CCTV and command centre as well as using a count meter for crowd management. “Airport operator advised to reduce flights during the peak hour at T3 or shift them to other two terminals… airlines advised to deploy sufficient manpower at all check-in/baggage drop counters,” he said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha. Air travellers are encouraged to use DigiYatra, the biometric-enabled seamless travel experience based on Facial Recognition Technology, and airlines have been …

Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport Says “Smooth Passenger Movement” At Terminal 3 In Hourly Updates

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Delhi airport authorities have been sharing hourly updates on the airport situation New Delhi: Following days of long queues and check-in delays, the Delhi airport’s management informed today that the average waiting time for passengers has been brought down to between 7-8 minutes at the international terminal. The Delhi Airport’s official Twitter handle also had a “smart travel tip” for fliers, asking them to carry only one bag as cabin luggage. In its update at 10.30 am, Delhi Airport tweeted, “Swift passenger movement at the security check area at terminal 3, with an average waiting time of 7-8 minutes. Smart Travel Tip: For a smoother and faster security clearance, passenger shall carry only one hand baggage as their cabin luggage.” Terminal 3 Update at 10:30 hours Swift passenger movement at the security check area at terminal 3, with an average waiting time of 7-8 minutes. Smart Travel Tip: For a smoother and faster security clearance, passenger shall carry only one hand baggage as their cabin luggage. pic.twitter.com/Pdt4UJG4fF — Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) December 14, 2022 The …

After IndiGo, Air India Issues Advisory Amid Delhi T3 Chaos

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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 cabin luggage for a seamless security check. “Airports in Delhi are experiencing heavier than usual footfall, resulting in longer boarding and check-in times. Passengers are requested to arrive at least 3.5 hours for domestic and 4 hours for international before their flight time and carry only 1 piece of cabin luggage for a seamless security check. We request our passengers to complete web check-in for faster movement at the airport,” read the travel advisory for Delhi airport by Air India. The advisory comes in the wake of major congestion at the Delhi airport that the passengers have been complaining about, highlighting long waiting hours at the airport with some even shared pictures of the crowd …