80 international flights cancelled at IGI Airport, additional facilities set up to assist stranded passengers

Sources said that to manage passenger movement and minimise inconvenience, DIAL also initiated several facilitation measures at IGIA.

Two additional information desks were set up inside the International Security Holding Area and at the departure forecourt to assist affected passengers.

Terminal Operations Quick Reaction Teams were deployed in the check-in and arrival halls, boarding gates, international transfer area and ticketing desks to guide passengers and coordinate with the airlines.

Airport authorities also distributed over 1,500 water bottles, tea and over 500 refreshments through mobile food kiosks. Meals were served to stranded passengers in the international transfer area and at departure gates. More than 100 hygiene kits were arranged, while washroom teams were augmented to ensure clean facilities.

Over 400 additional seats, including recliners, were arranged across airport terminals. Two additional medical teams were also stationed.

Sources added that over 3,000 bags belonging to passengers of flights that were cancelled were returned to them. New processing zones were also made operational in the international transfer area.

IGIA handles more than 1,300 flights daily. In the last three days, Indian airlines cancelled 1,117 overseas flights owing to the Middle East crisis.