Delhi Airport: If you are going to fly from Terminal 1 of Delhi Airport today, then wait a moment. There is an important information for you. All flights operating from Terminal 1 of Delhi Airport have been cancelled. The cancelled flights also include flights of Indigo and SpiceJet Airlines.
The decision to cancel flights from Terminal 1 of Delhi Airport was taken after the roof of the forecourt area collapsed on Friday morning. It is noteworthy that around 8 to 9 people were seriously injured and one person died due to the collapse of the roof of Terminal 1 at around 5 am on Friday morning. The deceased has not been identified yet.
Indigo said this about flight operation
In a statement issued by Indigo Airlines, it has been said that Terminal 1 of Delhi Airport is temporarily closed. Therefore, all flights scheduled for departure from Delhi Airport have been cancelled. Also, all flights coming to Terminal 1 of IGI Airport from other destinations have also been cancelled.
SpiceJet has also cancelled all flights from Terminal 1.
Meanwhile, SpiceJet Airlines has confirmed the cancellation of all flights operating from Terminal 1. The airlines have informed that Terminal 1 of Delhi Airport will remain partially closed for operations till further orders, hence SpiceJet flights have been cancelled.
Terminal 1 may open by 2 PM
Delhi Airport’s operator DIAL has issued a statement saying that all flight operations of IndiGo and SpiceJet Airlines from Terminal 1 have been suspended till 2 PM on Friday. IndiGo Airlines has also provided the passengers with the option of alternate flights and full fare refund.