The Latest Breaking News from Indira Gandhi International Airport

Delhi airport's passenger traffic rises to 38.5 million in first half of FY27

In the first half of 2025-26, Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital had reported passenger traffic of 36.7 million. Latest data provided by GMR Airports showed that Air Traffic Movements (ATMs) at the airport also jumped 6.9 per cent to 2,33,331 in the first half of the…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

IGI operating at full capacity for scheduled flights, no diversion reported due to VVIP movements for BRICS Summit: Senior AAI official

Indira Gandhi International Airport successfully operated at full capacity for all scheduled flights. The Delhi Air Traffic Control expertly managed a surge of VVIP arrivals while ensuring that commercial operations remained uninterrupted. Thanks to effective air traffic management strategies, the airport facilitated smooth operations and avoided any diversions. Extensive experience…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

Traffic at Delhi Airport unaffected by Iran war, GMR bets on long-term aviation growth

Indira Gandhi International Airport anticipates strong future growth in Indian aviation. Operator GMR Airports remains bullish on the economy despite a short-term traffic dip from the Iran conflict. Infrastructure expansion is planned. New projects include an automated people mover system. Cargo expansion is also underway. Competition from Noida International Airport…

The Economic Times · May 24

Vinesh Phogat in tears upon return home from Paris after Olympic heartbreak

India's celebrated wrestler Vinesh Phogat, visibly distraught and in tears, returned home from Paris on Saturday as she landed at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport after her Olympic campaign ended in heartbreaking circumstances.

The Times of India · Aug 17, 2024

Delhi: CISF seizes medicines worth Rs 33.5 lakh at IGI Airport, 1 held

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Thursday detected a huge quantity of different medicines worth Rs 33.5 lakh from a Kabul-bound passenger at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. Read further on dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 1, 2024

Canopy collapse at New Delhi airport kills 1 and injures 6 in heavy rains

Officials say a part of a departure terminal canopy at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport has collapsed in heavy pre-monsoon rains, killing one person and injuring six others

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2024

Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi: Power outage at IGI airport due to voltage spike; check-in, boarding facilities impacted briefly

A power outage was reported at Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi on Monday. As a result of the same, check-in and boarding facilities were impacted for a while, said an official. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 17, 2024

After IGI Airport, four hospitals and Tihar Jail receive similar bomb threat emails

The Tihar Central Jail and at least four hospitals in Delhi received bomb threat emails on Tuesday morning, days after Indira Gandhi International Airport, several hospitals and over 150 schools reported similar hoax threats, said Delhi Police.

The Hindu · May 14, 2024

Several hospitals in Delhi, IGI Airport receive bomb threats

Bomb threats via email target eight hospitals and Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, traced to Russia.

The Hindu · May 12, 2024

Bomb threat for Kolkata-bound flight at Delhi's IGI airport, call found to be hoax

A bomb threat call was received at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in the national capital on Tuesday, which later turned out to be a hoax, Delhi Police said. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 27, 2024