New Delhi, Nov 7 (UNI) Flights at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) and several other places in North India are experiencing delays due to a technical issue with the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS), which supports Air Traffic Control (ATC) data.
IndiGo, in a statement on Friday, said, “Due to an ongoing technical issue with the AMSS, flights across all airlines at Delhi airport and some other airports in the northern region are currently experiencing delays.”
“We understand how inconvenient and uncertain this can be, especially when travel plans are involved. Please be assured that the authorities are working to restore the system at the earliest, and our on-ground teams are doing their best to support you and ensure continuity of services,” IndiGo said.
The Airport Authority of India (AAI) also confirmed the disruption and shared it on X, saying, “Technical teams are working to restore the system at the earliest. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of all passengers and stakeholders.”
The glitch forced controllers to issue manual flight clearances, causing significant congestion and delays across airlines. Passengers are being advised to check with their respective airlines for real-time flight information as technical teams continue working to resolve the issue.
Sharing information about the ATC congestion at the airport, Delhi airport, in a post on X stated, “Due to a technical issue, flight operations at IGIA are experiencing delays. Our team is actively working with all stakeholders, including Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL).”
Several airlines, including SpiceJet and Air India, have informed passengers on social media about the disruption.
Various airlines have also took to social media to inform passengers, with SpiceJet writing on X: “Due to ATC congestion at Delhi, all departures, arrivals, and consequential flights might be affected.”
IndiGo said on X: “We understand that extended wait times, both on the ground and onboard, may cause inconvenience, and we sincerely appreciate your patience. Our crew and ground teams are actively assisting passengers to make the wait as smooth as possible. For the latest updates on your flight, please check our website.”
Air India also shared an update on X: “A technical issue with the ATC system in Delhi is impacting flight operations across all airlines, leading to delays and longer wait times at the airport and onboard aircraft. We regret the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. Our cabin crew and on-ground staff at the airport are providing immediate assistance to reduce passenger inconvenience.”
