Nearly 160 Domestic Flights Cancelled From Sept 8-10 In Delhi Due To G20 Summit

Around 160 domestic flights have been cancelled from September 8-10 in Delhi due to the G20 Summit event.

G20 Summit: Delhi airport has said that around 160 domestic flights have been cancelled in the national capital from September 8-10 in view of the G20 Summit, reported the news agency ANI. The cancelled flights include 80 departing and 80 arriving domestic flights. Meanwhile, the Delhi airport operator DIAL (Delhi International Airport Limited) on Saturday said the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport is fully equipped with ample parking space for aircraft during the G20 Summit, the agency stated in the report.

DIAL said that it has received requests from airlines for the cancellation of 80 departing and as many arriving domestic flights during three days from September 8 in connection with the global summit.

Notably, the G20 Summit will be held in the national capital on September 9 and 10. 

"We take immense pride in India's role as the host of the G20 Summit 2023. Current news on cancellations of flights has no linkage to the parking of aircraft. We have already provided the required parking. Decisions on cancellations of flights have been taken by airlines possibly in light of traffic restrictions due to the G20 summit," a DIAL spokesperson was quoted as saying by ANI.

He added that Delhi Airport is fully equipped with ample parking space for aircraft. "So far, we have received requests for cancellation of approximately 80 departing and 80 arriving domestic flights over 3 days, which is a mere 6 per cent of the normal domestic operations at Delhi Airport. The restrictions will not cause any impact on international flights," he further said, according to ANI.

The spokesperson said, "While we recognize that approximately 80 arrivals and 80 departures may be affected due to these cancellations, we are committed to working closely with airlines to minimize any inconvenience caused to passengers."

ANI reported that the Civil Aviation Ministry was earlier in discussions with stakeholders to relocate grounded aircraft from Delhi airport to nearby airports.

Notably, all schools in the national capital, Delhi government and Municipal Corporation of Delhi offices will remain closed for three days due to the G20 Summit. The Supreme Court also issued a circular on Friday stating that it will remain closed on September 8 in view of the G20 Summit in the national capital.