North India Statesman
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If you are planning to travel by air from Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi between 15 June and 15 September, then there is a very important news for you. About 114 flights from Delhi Airport will be canceled for the next three months. This news can become a matter of concern for those passengers, during this time there is a journey book from Delhi or Delhi.
Why so many flights are being canceled?
The main reason for the cancellation of flights is the runway repair and renovation being done by the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Palam Airbase in Delhi. Palam Airbase’s runway will remain closed due to repair work for some time. Since this aircraft is also shared for civil flights, this repair work will affect the operation of aircraft at Delhi Airport. This work will affect air traffic, especially in the morning and evening busy hours, due to which flights have to be canceled.
Which airlines will affect the most?
The decision will affect major domestic airlines like Indigo, Vistara, SpiceJet and Air India more. According to the ‘Notice to Airmen’ issued by the Air Force for repair work, the work will start from June 15 and will run till September 15.
What to do passengers?
If you travel in this period, you are advised to keep in constant contact with your airline or check the status (status) of your flight. Some flights have been completely canceled, so some have been changed or merged with other flights. In such a situation, it is very important to keep the information updated to avoid the last time trouble.
The Indian Air Force is doing this repair work for the security of the country, although this will definitely cause some inconvenience to the passengers. But it is expected that this important work of the Air Force will further strengthen the country’s air security system.
