G20 summit keeps Delhi airspace busy, airlines give option to reschedule
According to sources at the Delhi airport, around 160 flights, both from and to Delhi, have been cancelled by airlines for the time period.
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President, Nigeria (Source: @MEAIndia) With travel restrictions in place in the New Delhi police district, and delegates from several countries expected to land in the national capital starting September 8, airlines are now giving passengers the option to reschedule their flights to avoid travelling to Delhi on these dates.
According to sources at the Delhi airport, around 160 flights, both from and to Delhi, have been cancelled by airlines for the time period.
On Tuesday, Air India said it would waive rescheduling charges if passengers want to change their travel dates.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrives in Jakarta on Tuesday for the ASEAN Summit. Reuters
“There will be traffic restrictions in Delhi between September 7 and 11, 2023. As a goodwill measure, passengers holding confirmed tickets to fly to or from Delhi on these dates are being offered a one-time waiver of applicable charges, if they wish to change their date of travel or their flight. Only the fare difference for the rescheduled flight, if any, would be applicable,” the airline tweeted.
Important Announcement: There will be traffic restrictions in Delhi between 7th and 11th September 2023. As a measure of goodwill, passengers holding confirmed ticket to fly to or from Delhi on these dates are being offered a one-time waiver of applicable charges, if they wish to…
— Air India (@airindia) September 5, 2023
Vistara, too, said it would waive rescheduling charges. In an update posted on X, Vistara has requested its customers to visit the airline’s website to check their flight status. “… in view of the G20 Summit that is expected to impact approach routes to the IGI Airport, we have made adjustments to our flight operations to and from Delhi. We have cancelled selected flights while some others have been rescheduled.”
#ImportantUpdate Customers are requested to visit https://t.co/9eL33MOZYU to check their flight status. pic.twitter.com/zfBNl3wr3W
— Vistara (@airvistara) September 5, 2023
Spicejet, meanwhile, has alerted passengers to road closures and diversions and longer and usual travel times.
The G20 Summit in Delhi may cause road closures and diversions, leading to longer travel times than usual. All passengers are requested to ensure a timely arrival at the airport for their SpiceJet flight. Check-in counters close 60 minutes prior to departure.#SpiceJet #G20…
— SpiceJet (@flyspicejet) September 5, 2023
Taking to X, IndiGo said the airline is offering its customers the option of rescheduling or cancelling their flights with refunds.
#ImportantUpdate #goIndiGo pic.twitter.com/APqEqtIATc
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) September 6, 2023
Sources at the Delhi airport said that with three new ceremonial lounges being prepared to welcome delegates and officials accompanying world leaders, disruption for the public will be minimal.
“Earlier, there was just one ceremonial lounge. Because the number of state guests and officials is much higher now, more were created for this specific purpose. We want to ensure that the general public is not hassled because of the arrivals and departures,” an official said.
According to the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) spokesperson, a team of senior officials who will monitor G20 arrival and departure operations has been formed.
“DIAL is already working with different government departments like the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), and the Delhi government to provide necessary support for guest facilitation,” the spokesperson said.
When the guests arrive at Terminal 3, they will see illuminated G20 summit logos and standees and cutouts featuring information about the G20 Summit.
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