From July 2026, Delhi’s IGIA will introduce airside transfers with dedicated low-speed buses to connect terminals T1, T2, and T3 without going outside the airport. Instead of time-consuming cityside travel through traffic, connecting passengers will move across the airport’s airside areas, aiming to make IGIA a smoother international hub.
Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is preparing a major international ramp-up. Starting in early May, Terminal 3’s Pier C will begin handling international passengers, expanding the airport’s annual international capacity by nearly 50%. The move is expected to reduce bottlenecks and strengthen Delhi’s position as a global aviation hub as more routes move through T3.
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A late-week glitch that held up 800 flights in Delhi has highlighted the dangers of relying on legacy air traffic control systems. While other countries have modernised, state-run AAI has reportedly delayed implementation even after purchasing an upgraded system about four years ago, raising questions about accountability and readiness.
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