Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) on Wednesday advised international passengers to check the latest updates with respective airlines amid schedule changes in westbound flights due to the situation in West Asia.
Describing the situation, a passenger who arrived at IGI Airport from Fujairah said, "I went to Dubai for work; the situation is a bit tense. Yesterday, there was an attack on the US Consulate... We were scared."
A total of 37 departures and 50 arrivals of flights were cancelled at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, as UAE airspace closures continued to disrupt flight operations amid escalating tensions in West Asia, Delhi Airport sources confirmed.
The Delhi Airport have issued a travel advisory on their official X handle, given the unfolding conflict, stating "Due to the evolving political situation in the Middle East, westbound international flights continue to experience disruptions and schedule changes. Passengers are advised to
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) on Sunday issued a passenger advisory warning of potential disruptions to westbound international flights due to the evolving political situation in the Middle East.
As most of the countries in the Middle-East closed their airspace after the escalation of the Iran-Israel conflict, the flight operations in India have also been severely impacted.
"SpiceJet 121 Delhi-Leh experienced a problem shortly after departure from Delhi, and returned to Delhi Airport instead of continuing to Leh. Approximately 150 passengers boarded the flight."
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CISF said in a post on X, "A Joint Counter-Terrorist Mock Exercise was conducted at Delhi Airport to enhance interagency coordination, preparedness & response to security threats. CISF in coordination with NSG, Delhi Police, BCAS, ARFF (DIAL), Fire Services and Medical Services partic
"In view of major events in Delhi that may impact travel to and from the airport, travelers are advised to plan their journey accordingly and consider alternative public transport options," the advisory read.