Normal flight operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport are likely to take a hit due to the G20 Summit scheduled in the national capital. With over 250 flights bound to be cancelled daily, operations will be impacted between September 7-10.
Anticipated to affect a considerable number of flights, up to 250 flights per day may face cancellations, resulting in a potential impact on around 1,000 flights over the span of these four days.
In a bid to ensure the smooth proceedings of the G20 Leader Summit, the Ministry of Civil Aviation is expected to release comprehensive guidelines in the coming days. The government's strategy revolves around maintaining a clear and unobstructed airspace and runway, serving the logistical needs of the G20 leaders.
The decision to impose these measures arises from a combination of security considerations and operational requirements. By enforcing these regulations, the government aims to guarantee a secure and seamless environment for the G20 summit.
Delhi Airport in a statement said, "Current news on cancellations of flight has no linkage to parking of aircrafts. We have already provided the required parking. Decision on Cancellations of flights have been taken by airlines possibly in light of traffic restrictions due to G20 summit."
So far Delhi Airport has received requests for cancellation of approximately 80 departing and 80 arriving domestic flights over three days, which is six percent of the normal domestic operations at Delhi Airport. The restrictions will not cause any impact on international flights.
26/08/2023 Daanish Anand/CNBC TV18
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