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Delayed fliers at Delhi airport can now wait at special enclosures

Updated on: 04 December,2024 07:41 AM IST  |  Mumbai
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Waiting enclosures that can accommodate up to 120 passengers put in place to streamline re-entry process

Delayed fliers at Delhi airport can now wait at special enclosures

Earlier, it would take nearly two hours for passengers to re-enter the terminal after being deboarded. Representation pic

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To tackle operational challenges during dense fog, New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport has begun work on enclosures near boarding gates to accommodate passengers facing delays of over three hours. Each enclosure can hold up to 120 passengers during extended wait times caused by adverse weather conditions.

ā€œThese enclosures are designed to streamline passenger re-entry processes into the security area. Passengers awaiting delayed flights can undergo screening by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) within these enclosures. This eliminates th