Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has issued an important advisory for international passengers on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Due to the ongoing geopolitical situation in West Asia, the schedule of westbound flights has been changed. Airport authorities have advised passengers to keep in constant touch with the respective airlines to know the exact status of their flight so that they do not face any problem at the airport.
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Important instructions and official channels for passengers
The airport administration has asked passengers to get information only from official and reliable sources. Passengers can visit www.newdelhiairport.in for real-time flight status or Yes Can use mobile app. For any immigration related problem [email protected] Can be contacted at. Airlines like Indigo and Air India Express have also given the option of waiving the fees for canceling tickets or changing dates on the affected routes.
Impact on flights and increase in ticket prices
Due to closure of airspace of countries like Iran, Iraq and Qatar, flights have to take long and alternative routes. Its main reasons and effects can be understood from the points given below:
Fuel Surcharge: In view of the rise in jet fuel (ATF) prices, Air India has increased the fuel surcharge on international routes, making tickets expensive.
Route Diversion: Long-haul flights are having to make technical stops in cities like Rome to refuel.
Flight Operations: Air India and Air India Express have decided to operate 58 special flights on March 11 to help stranded passengers.
Government surveillance: The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) is keeping an eye on airfare prices so that passengers are not overcharged.