⚠️ Massive Delays at Delhi Airport as ATC Glitch Grounds Over 150 Flights
✈️ AMSS Failure Triggers Chaos at India’s Busiest Airport
Over 150 flight departures were delayed at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) on Friday morning after a technical snag hit the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system. Officials confirmed that the disruption originated from a malfunction in the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) — a crucial system that feeds flight plan data to the Auto Track System (ATS).
🧾 Controllers Switch to Manual Mode Amid System Breakdown
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) said in a statement,
“Flight operations at Delhi Airport are experiencing delays due to a technical issue in the AMSS, which supports ATC data. Controllers are processing flight plans manually, leading to delays. Technical teams are working to restore the system at the earliest.”
📊 Over 500 Flights Delayed as Congestion Builds
As per Flightradar24, over 513 flights were delayed on Thursday, and by Friday morning, 171 flights had already been affected, with average departure delays stretching up to 53 minutes. Officials said the glitch began around 3 p.m. on Thursday, forcing controllers to manually prepare flight plans — a rare and time-consuming process.
🗣️ Airlines Issue Travel Advisories
IndiGo posted an advisory on X, saying:
“Flight operations at Delhi and several northern regions are impacted due to an ATC system issue. We understand the inconvenience and appreciate passengers’ patience.”
Air India echoed the same concern, assuring passengers that their staff were extending all possible assistance while urging travelers to check flight status before heading to the airport.
⚙️ Technical Teams Racing to Fix the Issue
AAI officials confirmed that this kind of system failure is uncommon and that teams are working continuously to restore normal operations. Until then, passengers are advised to stay updated on flight schedules and prepare for continued delays.
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