Centre introduces new biometric programme for seamless immigration at Delhi airport in seconds
New Delhi/IBNS: In an attempt to cut down the long time taken to complete the immigration process from a minimum of 30 minutes to mere seconds, the Centre has introduced a fast-track programme at the Delhi airport, which will be expanded to 20 other cities soon.
New Delhi/IBNS: An IndiGo aircraft suffered damage at the tail section after it hit the runway when it was taking off from Delhi airport, media reports said.
Delhi Airport's new Terminal 1 becomes operational from today, IndiGo and SpiceJet to shift flights
New Delhi/IBNS: The long-awaited expansion of Terminal 1 (T-1) at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport commenced operations from Saturday (August 17), weeks after operations from the T1 had been suspended due to a canopy collapse.
'Ensure no abnormal surge in airfare': Centre tells airlines after Delhi airport ops hit
New Delhi/IBNS: The Civil Aviation Ministry, in an advisory on Friday evening, has asked airlines to ensure that there are no "abnormal surcharges" on flights to and from Delhi.
Delhi airport roof collapse: One dead, six injured, flights disrupted; Opposition targets Modi
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid heavy rains lashing the national capital region, a portion of the canopy of Delhi Airport's Terminal-1 departure area collapsed on Friday morning killing one and causing cancellation of several domestic flights, officials said, even as the Opposition gunned for PM Modi alleging he had inaugurated the building ahead of polls in rush as the aviation minister hit back clarifying that the structure that fell was of 2009.
Delhi airport's T1 roof collapses killing one; flights operation disrupted
A portion of the roof at Terminal 1 of the Delhi airport collapsed on Friday killing one person and injuring five others.
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor's former personal assistant was arrested at Delhi Airport in a gold smuggling case by the Delhi Customs on Wednesday, media reports said.
Delhi-Varanasi IndiGo flight shifted to isolation bay following bomb threat
All passengers were evacuated from the emergency exit after an Indigo flight, which was scheduled to fly from Delhi to Varanasi, received a "specific bomb threat" on Tuesday.
Jyotiraditya Scindia says fliers eating on airport tarmac 'completely unacceptable'
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the row over the video in which passengers of an IndiGo flight are seen eating on the tarmac in Mumbai airport as they waited for take-off, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Thursday said that the way security was compromised is "completely unacceptable".
'War rooms at airports': Jyotiraditya Scindia announces new rules over flight delays
New Delhi/IBNS: After a harrowing experience with flight delays at Delhi airport, Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday announced a six-point action plan to combat fog-induced disruptions to domestic and international commercial flight operations, which have resulted in the delay or cancellation of hundreds of flights.
New Delhi/IBNS: The regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Monday issued a new guideline to handle chaotic situations over delays in flights as was witnessed due to fog in Delhi airport.
IndiGo flier slaps pilot after 13-hour delay, complaint lodged
New Delhi/IBNS: A flier of airline IndiGo has slapped the aircraft pilot who was making an announcement of delay, a video which went viral on social media shows.
'Don't travel by Air India on Nov 19...': Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's new threat
New Delhi: A fresh video of Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has emerged on social media, where he is seen giving a threat to commuters planning to fly via Air India on November 19, warning that their "lives would be in danger", India Today reported.
Phuket bound IndiGo flight returns to Delhi airport due to technical snag
An IndiGo flight returned to the Delhi airport soon after taking off for Thailand’s Phuket due to a technical glitch, media reports said.
Delhi airport overcrowding: VIP lounge demolished, X-Ray screening counters increased
New Delhi/IBNS: As part of a four-point action plan to address overcrowding and congestion in Delhi airport’s Terminal 3, the Civil Aviation Ministry and the Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) ordered the demolition of the VIP lounge to allow the entry of more passengers in the security checkout area.