Major Technical Glitch at Delhi Airport: How AMSS Failure Disrupted Nearly 800 Flights and Stranded Thousands

Nov 08, 2025 02:00 am CST

A critical failure in Delhi Airport's Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) caused unprecedented disruption, delaying nearly 800 flights and affecting operations nationwide. The technical glitch forced air traffic controllers to process flight plans manually, creating massive backlogs and stranding thousands of passengers. Despite the Airports Authority of India's efforts to restore the system, the ripple effects continued across multiple airports as airlines struggled to manage the unprecedented situation.