Delhi Airport Resumes Normal Operations After Major ATC Glitch
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport resumed normal operations after a technical glitch in the Automatic Message Switching System disrupted hundreds of flights. The issue caused delays to around 530 departures and 250 arrivals, affecting major airlines and impacting stock prices. Operations at Jaipur Airport were also briefly affected.
Flight operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport have returned to normal after a significant technical glitch in the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) used for Air Traffic Control flight planning. The disruption affected approximately 530 departures and 250 arrivals, leading to delays and advisories from airlines including IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Air India. The incident also briefly impacted Jaipur Airport due to its reliance on Delhi's AMSS. Airlines issued warnings about ongoing disruptions, and airline stocks saw declines reflecting investor concerns. The Airports Authority of India confirmed the issue was traced to the IP-based AMSS but did not specify the exact cause. Authorities emphasized that clearing the backlog would take time, and efforts are ongoing to restore full operations. Passengers were advised to check flight statuses, and authorities continue monitoring the system to prevent recurrence, highlighting the need for robust contingency measures in India's air traffic infrastructure.
