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131 Flights Cancelled at Delhi Airport Due to Winter Fog and Low Visibility Conditions
Dec 17, 2025 12:40 am CST
Delhi airport experienced major disruptions with 131 flights cancelled due to low visibility from dense winter fog. IndiGo cancelled 113 flights network-wide, with 42 additional cancellations scheduled for Wednesday. DGCA has designated December 10 to February 10 as the official fog window requiring special operational protocols for airlines serving northern India.
IndiGo Flight Crisis Escalates: Thousands of Passengers Separated from Luggage as Aviation Ministry Issues 48-Hour Deadline
Dec 07, 2025 08:21 pm CST
IndiGo Airlines faces a massive baggage handling crisis across India, with thousands of passengers reporting missing luggage at major airports including Delhi and Mumbai. Despite resuming operations to 137 out of 138 destinations, the airline struggles to reunite travelers with their belongings, prompting the aviation ministry to issue a 48-hour deadline for resolving the situation. Affected passengers report significant hardships, including separation from essential medications and valuable documents.
Singapore High Commissioner Attends Staff's Wedding Virtually Amid Massive IndiGo Flight Cancellation Crisis
Dec 06, 2025 03:57 pm CST
Singapore's High Commissioner Simon Wong joined his staff member's wedding online after being stranded due to IndiGo's massive flight cancellations affecting thousands of passengers across India. The airline's operational meltdown caused over 1,000 flight cancellations, prompting government investigation and promises of accountability as operations slowly return to normal.
Massive Disruption: IndiGo Cancels Over 1,300 Flights Due to Pilot Shortage and New FDTL Regulations
Dec 05, 2025 03:50 pm CST
India's largest airline IndiGo has cancelled nearly 1,300 flights in four days due to pilot shortages under new Flight Duty Time Limitation rules. All Delhi departures were cancelled until midnight, while Chennai flights to major cities were suspended until 6 PM. CEO Pieter Elbers apologized to passengers as the airline requests regulatory exemptions until February 2026 to stabilize operations.
Massive Disruption: Hundreds Stranded as IndiGo Cancels Over 500 Flights Across Major Indian Airports
Dec 05, 2025 02:32 pm CST
IndiGo's operational crisis enters its fourth consecutive day with over 523 flight cancellations affecting major airports in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Passengers report inadequate communication, lack of rebooking options, and surging alternative flight prices. The airline has apologized and requested regulatory exemptions while warning that disruptions may continue for several more days.
Software Glitch at Delhi Airport's Air Traffic Control System Caused Widespread Flight Disruptions
Dec 04, 2025 06:24 pm CST
The Civil Aviation Ministry has confirmed that a software malfunction in Delhi Airport's Air Traffic Control system in November caused approximately 800 flight delays over two days. The Airports Authority of India is now replacing the existing message switching system and conducting comprehensive equipment audits to prevent similar disruptions in the future.
GPS Spoofing at Delhi Airport: Government Confirms No Flight Disruptions Despite Navigation Challenges
Dec 01, 2025 07:42 pm CST
The Indian government has confirmed that despite GPS spoofing incidents at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, flight operations remained unaffected as pilots switched to contingency protocols. The navigation interference, which primarily impacted approaches to Runway 10, has since been reported at multiple major Indian airports, prompting the DGCA to implement new reporting procedures and cybersecurity measures to address this emerging aviation security challenge.
Air India Flight AI188 Receives Bomb Threat Mid-Journey from Toronto to Delhi
Nov 14, 2025 01:32 am CST
An Air India flight traveling from Toronto to Delhi received a bomb threat while airborne, prompting security protocols. The Boeing 777 aircraft landed safely at Delhi airport at 3:40 pm, where it underwent mandatory security checks. All passengers and crew disembarked safely after the Bomb Threat Assessment Committee deemed the threat "non-specific."
Delhi Airport Bomb Threat Email Declared Hoax: Security Heightened Amid Terror Network Investigation
Nov 13, 2025 05:39 am CST
A bomb threat email targeting Delhi Airport's Terminal 3 and other Indian airports was declared a hoax after thorough security checks. This incident comes amid heightened security following a recent car blast in Delhi, with investigations revealing a sophisticated "white-collar terror network" linked to Pakistan-based organizations. Security operations have resulted in nearly 3,000 kg of explosives seized and multiple arrests across educational, medical, and religious institutions.
Woman Arrested at Delhi Airport with 11kg Hydroponic Weed While Impersonating NIA Officer
Nov 11, 2025 06:53 pm CST
A woman arriving from Bangkok was apprehended at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport after attempting to smuggle 11.35kg of hydroponic weed while impersonating a National Investigation Agency officer. Using a fake uniform and ID, she tried to bypass security through the green channel but was caught by the Air Intelligence Unit during routine screening procedures.