Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet issue advisories as ATC glitch disrupts Delhi airport flight operations

Several airlines including Air India IndiGo and SpiceJet on Friday issued advisories alerting passengers about possible delays following disruptions in flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in the national capitalAt least 100 flights were delayed following the technical issue involving a malfunction in the Air Traffic Control system according to the Delhi AirportFlyers were advised to check flight status updates before leaving for the airportThe airlines assured that their staff are assisting passengers to minimise inconvenienceAir traffic control ATC refers to a groundbased service in which controllers manage and guide the movement of aircraft both on the ground and within controlled airspaceIn a post on X SpiceJet shared Flight operations at Delhi Airport are currently affected due to a technical issue with the Air Traffic Control ATC system This disruption is impacting flights across Delhi and several northern regions We sincerely regret the inconvenience this may cause Our crew and ground teams are assisting passengers and working closely with the authorities to minimize the impact and resume normal operations as soon as possible Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status via httpspicejetcomstatusTravelUpdate Flight operations at Delhi Airport are currently affected due to a technical issue with the Air Traffic Control ATC system This disruption is impacting flights across Delhi and several northern regionsWe sincerely regret the inconvenience this may cause Ourhellipmdash SpiceJet flyspicejet November 7 2025A technical issue with the ATC system in Delhi is impacting flight operations across all airlines leading to delays and longer wait times at the airport and onboard aircraft We regret the inconvenience caused by this unforeseen disruption which is beyond our control and appreciate your patience the post on X by Air IndiaTravelAdvisory A technical issue with the ATC system in Delhi is impacting flight operations across all airlines leading to delays and longer wait times at the airport and onboard aircraft We regret the inconvenience caused by this unforeseen disruption which is beyond ourhellipmdash Air India airindia November 7 2025Our cabin crew and onground staff at the airport are extending immediate assistance to reduce passenger inconvenience We request that you check your flight status before heading to the airport the post readIndiGo also assured that its crew and ground teams were assisting passengers and advised them to check the website for the latest flight updatesFlight operations at Delhi Airport are currently experiencing delays due to a technical issue with the Air Traffic Control ATC system As a result flight operations at Delhi and several northern regions are impacted We understand that extended wait times both on the ground and onboard may cause inconvenience and we sincerely appreciate your patience wrote IndiGo in a post on X6ETravelAdvisoryFlight operations at Delhi Airport are currently experiencing delays due to a technical issue with the Air Traffic Control ATC system As a result flight operations at Delhi and several northern regions are impactedWe understand that extended wait timeshellipmdash IndiGo IndiGo6E November 7 2025Please be assured that our crew and ground teams are actively assisting and doing their best to make your wait as smooth as possible For the latest updates on your flight we encourage you to check our website Thank you for your continued understanding the post readWith inputs from ANI