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New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
IGIA among top 10 airport hubs in Asia-Pacific
NEW DELHI: Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has been ranked among the top 10 hub airports in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, according to the 2024 Air Connectivity Ranking released by Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID). The airport, operated by GMR-DIAL, is the only Indian airport to be included in the top 10. Dubai International Airport leads this year's Hub Connectivity Index, followed by Shanghai Pudong and Hamad International Airports. 'The ranking recognises Delhi Airport's growing stature as a global transit hub, with seamless connectivity to 153 destinations worldwide, including 81 domestic and 72 international routes. It also aligns with the Centre's endeavour to develop IGIA as a global transit hub,' DIAL said in a statement. 'Being the only Indian airport to achieve this distinction is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and passenger-centric service,' said Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, CEO, DIAL. The 2025 edition of the ACI rankings introduced a 'Hub Connectivity Index', which evaluates airports based on the effectiveness and quality of their hub operations.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Delhi airport among 10 best hub airports in Asia Pacific and Middle East regions: Report
Delhi airport is among the 10 best hub airports in the Asia Pacific and Middle East region, according to a report released Wednesday. The list of 10 best hub airports in the Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East's 2024 is topped by Dubai International Airport. While Shanghai Pudong International Airport (China) secures the spot, Hamad International Airport (Qatar) is at the third spot. The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi, the only Indian airport on the hub connectivity list, is at the tenth spot. Hub airports serve as central connecting points for flights from different routes to facilitate the transfer of cargo and passengers. The rankings were released on Wednesday by the Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID). The 2025 edition of the ACI rankings introduced a 'Hub Connectivity Index', which evaluates airports on the quality and effectiveness of their hub operations. The index considers factors such as transfer viability and window timings, route deviations from optimal paths, and strength and reach of onward connectivity. 'We are immensely proud and honoured that the Delhi airport has been recognised as one of the top 10 hub airports in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region in the 2024 Air Connectivity Ranking by Airports Council International,' said Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, CEO of Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), which operates the IGIA. The government has been attempting to develop IGIA as a global transit hub, with Delhi airport providing connectivity to 153 destinations (81 domestic and 72 international), according to an official statement by DIAL. Delhi connects to 88% of India's long-haul destinations and operates 56% of all India-origin long-haul weekly flights, the statement underlines. It also states that the airport has significantly broadened its global footprint by adding over 20 exclusive international destinations in recent years. New routes include Phnom Penh, Bali Denpasar, Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver, Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare, Tokyo Haneda, and more.
NDTV
14-05-2025
- Climate
- NDTV
Delhi Airport To Shut Runway 28/10 For 90 Days From June 15 For Major Upgrade
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) will temporarily close Runway 28/10 for 90 days starting June 15, 2025, to upgrade its Instrument Landing System (ILS) to CAT III-B standards. This enhancement will enable aircraft to land safely during low-visibility conditions, particularly addressing challenges posed by Delhi's dense winter fog. The decision follows a previous attempt in April that was curtailed due to unforeseen challenges, including unseasonal easterly winds that reduced the airport's operational capacity, leading to over 400 flight delays. To mitigate such issues during the upcoming closure, the airport plans to utilise its other runways, taking advantage of the westerly winds expected during this period. IGIA, India's busiest airport, handles approximately 1,300 flight movements daily and operates four runways: RW 09/27, RW 11R/29L, RW 11L/29R, and RW 10/28. Currently, Terminal 2 (T2) is closed for maintenance, with operations shifted to Terminals 1 (T1) and 3 (T3). Generally, a runway is numbered at both ends, indicating the directions for landing and departure of planes. Sometimes, they are interchangeably used, like RW 28/10 is also mentioned as RW 10/28. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), which operates the airport, had already said on Monday (May 5th) that as per the approved plan, runway RW 28/10 will be closed again from mid-June to mid-September 2025, following the peak tourist season, when wind direction is also expected to shift.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
After 32 airports reopen, some flights cancelled
NEW DELHI: All the 32 airports in north, west and central India that were closed for commercial operations since May 7 reopened at 10.30am Monday. Accordingly, airlines started resuming operations to their network stations in these 32 places from Monday itself and expect to restore the suspended 350-400 daily flights in the next few days. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now However, amid drone intrusions over the border regions of J&K, Rajasthan and Punjab on Monday evening, IndiGo cancelled flights to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar and Rajkot for Tuesday. Among the 32 airports to resume operations are Srinagar, Jammu, Leh, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Bikaner, Hindon, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Kandla, Kishangarh, Kullu (Bhuntar), Ludhiana, Rajkot (Hirasar) and Shimla. IndiGo 6E 2247 Delhi-Jammu was among the first resumed flights when it took off from IGIA at 6.34pm Monday. "Flight operation was smoothly conducted at Jammu airport (Monday)! IndiGo 6E 2247 landed from Delhi & return flight 6E 5642 departed for Delhi," Jammu airport said on X. IndiGo also resumed its Delhi-Chandigarh and Delhi-Amritsar flights on Monday. "Over the course of the next few days more flights will resume gradually across the network," the airline said. Air India said it will "progressively resume flights to and from Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot starting Tuesday. Bookings for these sectors are now open." Air India Express said it would start resuming operations to the previously closed airports on Tuesday (May 13) with Hindon-Bengaluru, Jammu-Delhi, Jammu-Srinagar, and Srinagar-Delhi. Hindon-Mumbai is scheduled to resume from Wednesday and "reinstatement of other flights, including international services from Amritsar, is expected to follow from May 15", the airline said, adding it will "gradually reinstate flight operations from previously closed airports following the lifting of notice to airmen by the authorities". Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Other airlines also said they would resume flights to the cities. "Flight services to and from Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Chandigarh, have resumed as of 10.30am on May 12. Passengers are advised to check... for updated schedules," said Chandigarh airport.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
At least 60 domestic flights cancelled at Delhi airport on Saturday
At least 60 domestic flights to and from the Delhi airport were cancelled on Saturday, a source said. Security measures have been beefed up, and at least 32 airports in northern and western parts of the country have been temporarily shut as the military conflict between India and Pakistan has intensified. #Operation Sindoor India-Pakistan Clash Live Updates| Pak moving troops to border areas? All that's happening Why India chose to abstain instead of 'No Vote' against IMF billion-dollar funding to Pakistan How Pak's jihadi general Munir became trapped in his own vice The source said 30 domestic departures and 30 arrivals were cancelled at the Delhi airport from 5.00 am to 2.30 pm. On Friday, 138 flights to and from the Delhi airport were cancelled by various airlines. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo Read more at: India Airports closed: Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet cancel flights; Here is list of all airports affected after India strikes Pakistan There have been multiple flight cancellations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the last few days. Live Events In a post on X on Saturday, DIAL said airport operations continue as normal. "However, due to evolving airspace conditions and enhanced security measures as directed by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security , some flight schedules may be impacted and security processing times may take longer," it said. ALSO READ: India on high alert: What's shut, who's on leave, and state-wise emergency measures as tensions rise with Pakistan Passengers have also been advised to arrive early to accommodate potential delays at security checks. Further, DIAL has requested passengers to cooperate with airline and security staff for smooth facilitation. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) operates IGIA. A total of 32 airports across northern and western parts of the country, including Srinagar and Amritsar, have been closed for civilian flight operations till May 15.
