Delhi Airport is now the only airport in India with direct connectivity to 32 of 36 states and union territories, cementing its role as the country’s largest domestic hub. GMR AERO‑led Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) has further strengthened its position as India’s largest and most connected domestic aviation hub with the commencement of direct...
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Delhi Airport Transfer Traffic Hits 27%, Reinforces Hub Status
Delhi Airport now handles nearly 56,000 transfer passengers daily, cementing its role as India’s leading transit gateway. Data from GMR Airports Ltd shows that more than one in every four air passengers now transits through Delhi Airport. In May 2026, Delhi Airport handled approximately 1.9 million transfer passengers, accounting for 27 per cent of the...
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Delhi Airport Unveils Multi‑Lingual Passenger Guide Under #DELCares
The series features 24 informative videos that serve as a personalised, always‑available guide, accessible in 20 global languages and five Indian dialects. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), operated by GMR Aero, has introduced a multilingual passenger education video series titled ‘Your Terminal Companion’ under its #DELCares campaign. #DELCares brings together a suite of curated services...
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DIAL Launches Family@DEL: First Family‑Centric Travel Initiative at an Indian Airport
The programme simplifies every stage of travel at India’s busiest airport, with tailored services for families that enhance the overall passenger experience. In a first for a major Indian airport, GMR AERO‑led Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) has launched Family@DEL, a comprehensive initiative designed to make domestic departures more comfortable and stress‑free for families. The...
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Delhi Airport Becomes India’s First Water‑Positive Major Aviation Hub
IGIA’s shift from being groundwater‑stressed to replenishing more water than it consumes was formally recognised at the Water Innovation Summit 2025 in New Delhi. Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has become the first airport in India handling more than 40 million passengers annually to achieve ‘water‑positive’ status, operator GMR Aero Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL)...
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Civil Aviation Minister Confirms GPS Spoofing at Delhi Airport; Cyber Threats Spread to Major Hubs
Following the recent GPS spoofing at Delhi’s IGIA, regular reports of GPS jamming have emerged from Kolkata, Amritsar, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai. Days after security experts attributed delays at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) on November 7 to a massive cyberattack, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu on Monday confirmed deliberate interference with...
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Air India Express Expands Delhi Network with Seven New Routes Across India
The expansion signals a strategic push to deepen regional connectivity from the national capital, with new flights operating daily or multiple times a week. Air India Express has announced the launch of seven new direct routes from Delhi, enhancing connectivity to key cultural, economic, and tourism hubs across India. Beginning October 26, the new services...
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Delhi Airport Rolls Out E-Arrival Card for Foreign Travellers to Streamline Immigration
The new system enables international passengers to submit arrival information online via secure platforms, helping ease congestion, shorten queues, and support the airport’s sustainability goals by significantly reducing paper usage. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), the country’s busiest airport operator, has rolled out a new E-Arrival Card facility for foreign travellers arriving at Delhi Airport...
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Thales Signs Long-Term Avionics and EFB Contracts with IndiGo to Boost Fleet Reliability and Sustainability
Thales has signed an 11-year avionics support deal covering IndiGo’s current fleet of 430 Airbus A320s and over 800 future A32X aircraft, marking one of India’s largest long-term aviation maintenance programmes. Thales has signed two strategic contracts with IndiGo, India’s largest airline, to support long-term fleet maintenance and digital transformation. The agreements include an 11-year...
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Delhi Airport’s Upgraded Terminal 2 to Go Live on October 26 with Smart Tech and Seamless Design
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), led by GMR AERO, has announced that the upgraded Terminal 2 (T2) at Indira Gandhi International Airport will become operational from October 26, coinciding with the start of the winter schedule. The move marks a significant milestone in India’s airport modernisation drive, with T2 now equipped to handle growing passenger...
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