Delhi Airport Disruption Highlights: Over 700 Flights Delayed Amid Major ATC Glitch

Delhi Airport Disruption Highlights: Nearly 300 Flights Delayed Amid Major ATC Glitch

Background

Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) were thrown into disarray on Friday morning after a major technical glitch hit the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system. Around 530 departures and 250 arrivals were affected, with more than 100 flights facing significant delays as authorities scrambled to fix the issue, causing inconvenience to hundreds of passengers. The Delhi Airport has issued an advisory, assuring that efforts are underway to restore normal operations as soon as possibleIn an advisory, Delhi Airport confirmed that the issue stemmed from a problem in the ATC system and said that efforts were underway to restore normal operations at the earliest. “Due to a technical issue with the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system, flight operations at IGIA are experiencing delays. The team is actively working with all stakeholders, including DIAL, to resolve it at the earliest. Passengers are advised to stay in touch with their respective airlines for the latest flight updates. We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused,” the statement read.According to reports, the disruption was caused by an issue with the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS), which provides information for the Auto Track System (ATS) that manages flight plans. The glitch created a bottleneck in the ATC operations, leading to delays across arrivals and departures.Airlines quickly issued advisories to alert passengers. SpiceJet stated that due to ATC congestion in Delhi, departures and arrivals, as well as connecting flights, could face delays. IndiGo also informed passengers on X that operations were being affected not only in Delhi but also across several northern regions due to the ATC problem. Air India confirmed the disruption as well, saying the technical issue was impacting all airlines and resulting in longer wait times both at the airport and onboard aircraft. 

07/11/2025 19:07:07

Flight Operations Hit at Jaipur Airport

Flight operations at Jaipur International Airport were disrupted due to a technical snag in Delhi’s Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS), which handles Air Traffic Control flight planning. Airport authorities said efforts are underway to restore normal operations at the earliest.

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07/11/2025 16:25:24

Delhi Airport Flight Chaos: IndiGo Issues Urgent Advisory

IndiGo has issued a fresh travel advisory, acknowledging the large-scale impact on schedules and apologising to passengers for the disruption.

“We understand that the ongoing AMSS system issue affecting Air Traffic Control has led to delays and disruptions to travel plans. We fully understand the inconvenience this may be causing to our customers and their loved ones,” the airline said in a statement.

IndiGo added that while authorities work to restore full system functionality, its priority remains to “support passengers with timely updates and assistance across all airport touchpoints.”

07/11/2025 14:58:11

Delhi Airport ATC Glitch Causes Delays For Over 300 Flights

Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, India’s busiest aviation hub, experienced major disruptions as technical problems in the air traffic control (ATC) system led to delays for over 300 domestic and international flights, sources confirmed.

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07/11/2025 14:50:25

Delhi Airport Flight Delays: DIAL Updates on ATC System Glitch

Delhi airport operator DIAL has confirmed that flight operations are facing delays due to a technical issue with the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system. In a post on X, Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) stated that their team is working closely with all stakeholders to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

07/11/2025 14:46:58

Delhi Airport Flight Delays Continue After ATC Messaging System Glitch

A technical problem in the air traffic control (ATC) messaging system at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport has caused delays in multiple flights. ATC is a ground-based service where controllers manage and guide aircraft movements both on the ground and in controlled airspace. Flight disruptions are expected to persist until the issue is resolved.

07/11/2025 14:33:14

Delhi Airport Faces Delays as ATC System Glitch Hits Flight Operations

DELHI — INDIRA GANDHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Passenger Advisory:

Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport have been disrupted due to a technical issue with the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS), which is crucial for Air Traffic Control flight planning.

As a result, all airline operations at the airport are currently delayed. Authorities are working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. Passengers are advised to stay in touch with their airlines for updates on revised schedules. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

07/11/2025 14:26:45

Delhi Airport Disruption: Advisory After ATC Glitch, Urges Passengers to Check Flight Updates

In an advisory released at 11:20 am, Delhi Airport expressed regret over the disruption at Indira Gandhi International Airport caused by a technical fault in the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system, which has impacted flight operations. The statement said that the issue is being resolved on priority through close coordination between ATC, DIAL, and other concerned authorities.

Passengers have been advised to stay updated with their respective airlines for revised flight schedules.

07/11/2025 14:22:40

Delhi Airport Disruption: Technical Glitch at Delhi Airport Disrupts Over 150 Flights, Causes Major Delays

Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport were disrupted on Friday morning after a technical snag hit the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system. The issue led to delays in the departure of more than 150 flights. IGI Airport, India’s busiest aviation hub, manages over 1,500 flight movements every day.

07/11/2025 13:57:15

Delhi Airport Chaos: Nearly 300 Flights Delayed as ATC System Faces Major Technical Glitch

In an official statement, AAI said, “Flight operations at Delhi Airport are experiencing delays due to a technical issue in the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS), which supports Air Traffic Control data. Controllers are processing flight plans manually, leading to some delays. Technical teams are working to restore the system at the earliest.”

07/11/2025 13:55:22

Delhi Airport Glitch: Flights Delayed as ATC System Faces Technical Snag, AAI Says Controllers Working Manually

Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) continued to face disruptions on Friday after a technical issue affected the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) confirmed that the problem lies in the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS), which supports crucial ATC data.

In an update on X, the AAI said, “Flight operations at Delhi Airport are experiencing delays due to a technical issue in the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS), which supports Air Traffic Control data. Controllers are processing flight plans manually, leading to some delays. Technical teams are working to restore the system at the earliest.”

07/11/2025 19:23:18

Delhi Airport Disruption LIVE Updates: Nearly 700 Flights Delayed Amid Major ATC Glitch

Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) were thrown into disarray on Friday morning after a major technical glitch hit the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system. Around 530 departures and 250 arrivals were affected, with more than 100 flights facing significant delays as authorities scrambled to fix the issue, causing inconvenience to hundreds of passengers. The Delhi Airport has issued an advisory, assuring that efforts are underway to restore normal operations as soon as possible.