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We were tense, felt relaxed after reaching India: Ukraine returned medics

We were tense, felt relaxed after reaching India: Ukraine returned medics

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Most of the students, PTI spoke to soon after their arrival, said they had followed the advisory issued by the Indian embassy in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.

Thomas Cook inks 7-year deal with Delhi airport

Thomas Cook inks 7-year deal with Delhi airport

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

While the company would have nine counters, Central Bank of India will have two.

How Delhi airport will gain commercially from Tata-owned Air India

How Delhi airport will gain commercially from Tata-owned Air India

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

With better utilisation of slots, foreign flying rights, and greater international connections, the operator of India's largest airport feels a privatised Air India will bring commercial benefit to Delhi airport and help it revive quicker from the pandemic shock. Delhi is the largest hub for Air India, with most of its long-haul flights to the US and Europe being operated from here. The airport plans to give its most modern terminal 3 (T3) exclusively to the Tata Group.

'Mallya was not involved in daily affairs of Kingfisher Airlines'

'Mallya was not involved in daily affairs of Kingfisher Airlines'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

DIAL has filed four cases in June 2012 against Mallya over KFA's cheques totalling Rs 7.5 crore not being honoured.

Thousands of bags 'misplaced' after system failure at IGIA

Thousands of bags 'misplaced' after system failure at IGIA

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

There were inordinate delays during baggage check which led to long queues and flight delays.

Omicron scare: Stricter norms for travellers to India from tonight

Omicron scare: Stricter norms for travellers to India from tonight

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Strict norms for arriving international passengers, especially from 'at-risk' countries, will come into effect from Tuesday midnight and authorities are stepping their vigil for effective surveillance amid mounting concerns over the emergence of the coronavirus variant Omicron.

After Rahul's jibe, 'govt sources' say UPA started process to buy VVIP jets

After Rahul's jibe, 'govt sources' say UPA started process to buy VVIP jets

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

They noted that the exercise had begun in 2011 and an Inter-Ministerial Group submitted its recommendations in 2012 after meeting for 10 times.

Spotted: Saif Ali Khan in Delhi

Spotted: Saif Ali Khan in Delhi

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

Reader Randeep Sharma sends us a photograph.

AAI has a team plan to cut through fog

AAI has a team plan to cut through fog

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

ATC data show on an average airport capacity falls 40 per cent because of higher runway occupation time during the dense fog period.

Delhi land sale: GMR may get over Rs 100 crore per acre

Delhi land sale: GMR may get over Rs 100 crore per acre

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

GMR Infra, a publicly held firm that manages the Delhi international airport, is set to kickstart the second phase of monetisation of its 230-acre land parcel near the airport.

Swiss firm to develop Jewar airport, outbids DIAL, Adani

Swiss firm to develop Jewar airport, outbids DIAL, Adani

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

The Jewar Airport or the Noida International Greenfield Airport will be spread over 5,000 hectares when fully built at an estimated to cost Rs 29,560 crore.

Delhi airport set to become a top hub for global flyers

Delhi airport set to become a top hub for global flyers

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

The Delhi airport, with the share of its transit passengers in total annual traffic nearly doubling in three years to about 18 per cent, appears to be transforming itself into an international hub.

All's well at Delhi's new airport? Well...

All's well at Delhi's new airport? Well...

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

20,000 passengers used it on the first day.

Flying out of Delhi will be cheaper from Jan 1

Flying out of Delhi will be cheaper from Jan 1

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Flying out of Delhi would become cheaper from Tuesday, with the development fee (DF) charged by the operator of IGI airport here being reduced by Rs 100for domestic and Rs 700 per international passenger.

Computer glitch hits operation at IGI airport's terminal 3

Computer glitch hits operation at IGI airport's terminal 3

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

A glitch in the computerised check-in, baggage handling and plane's docking system of the terminal 3 of the IGI airport on Friday delayed the schedule of around 21 domestic and international flights, causing inconvenience to the passengers.

Covid curbs push Airports Authority into loss for first time

Covid curbs push Airports Authority into loss for first time

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

To counter the pandemic, air transport was suspended from March 25 till May 24 which rendered zero traffic at AAI airports. Even after resumption of flights, traffic is yet to pick up at airports due to quarantine measures implemented by states and an overall fear of flying.

Air travellers to get real-time flight info

Air travellers to get real-time flight info

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Passengers would be provided accurate information about flights through Flight Information Display System at the airport terminal.

GMR ready to buy out DIAL partners

GMR ready to buy out DIAL partners

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

A senior executive of GMR group confirmed that both the companies were keen to get out of the venture. Fraport has already closed its development office in India.

PHOTOS: Heavy rains in Delhi break 46-year record

PHOTOS: Heavy rains in Delhi break 46-year record

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Delhiites woke up to the sound of thunder and lightning this morning and, according to the weather department, the city recorded 117.9 mm rainfall from 5:30 AM to 2.30 PM.

Delhi airport to become global air traffic hub

Delhi airport to become global air traffic hub

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) is taking baby steps towards becoming an international airline hub.

Why CAG's numbers on Delhi airport are misleading

Why CAG's numbers on Delhi airport are misleading

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

The Comptroller and Auditor-General's report on the Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) as a public-private partnership (PPP) project makes several valid points, but presents a seemingly factual but fundamentally misleading picture of the total financial outcome.

Govt ready to counter oppn attack: PM on CAG reports

Govt ready to counter oppn attack: PM on CAG reports

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

With the Comptroller and Auditor General reports on three critical sectors expected to be tabled in Parliament on Friday, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has indicated that the government will effectively counter any Opposition attack on these issues.

Cheaper air travel in India could be illusory

Cheaper air travel in India could be illusory

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

According to sector experts, UDF charges are likely to go up in the absence of ADF.

Delhi Airport files cheque bouncing case against Kingfisher

Delhi Airport files cheque bouncing case against Kingfisher

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Kingfisher Airlines Ltd's problems are set to worsen. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) has filed a cheque bouncing case against the cash-strapped airline and its top management after three cheques, with a total value of Rs 3 crore, bounced.

Regulator wants DIAL's non-core JVs scrapped

Regulator wants DIAL's non-core JVs scrapped

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

AERA says airport operator must go on its own to avoid revenue-sharing.

Flying from Delhi? Now pay Rs 200 development fee!

Flying from Delhi? Now pay Rs 200 development fee!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

In an order, the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority has fixed these rates to be charged by the Delhi Internal Airport Limited with effect from December 1 for 18 months till May 2013 to help it bridge a funding gap of Rs 1,230.27 crore (Rs 12.30 billion).

How Delhi airport plans to earn more money

How Delhi airport plans to earn more money

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

DIAL has seen a sixfold rise in the number of transit passengers to 6,000 in the past one year, but it's just 7.5 per cent of the 80,000 passengers handled daily and contributes only six per cent to the total sales at the airport.

DIAL a miracle, but overall concerns remain: IATA

DIAL a miracle, but overall concerns remain: IATA

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

Despite the bullishness associated with India, IATA has flagged taxation and fuel charges as key areas of concern for the aviation industry in the subcontinent, which is among the fastest growing in the world.

SHOCKING: 345% rise in Delhi airport charges

SHOCKING: 345% rise in Delhi airport charges

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

DIAL allowed to charge user development fee from both departing and arriving passengers

Delhi airport cost overrun likely to get nod

Delhi airport cost overrun likely to get nod

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

The estimated cost for building T-3 went up from Rs 8,975 crore (Rs 89.75 billion) to Rs 12,700 crore (Rs 127 billion) during the 37 months it took. In March 2009, the operator was allowed by the civil aviation ministry to collect an ADF for 36 months, to recover an estimated Rs 1,827 crore (Rs 18.27 billion).

Now, valet parking for T3 passengers!

Now, valet parking for T3 passengers!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

It is a premium and time-saving facility for passengers travelling through T3.

AAI defends joint venture deals at Delhi airport

AAI defends joint venture deals at Delhi airport

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

The creation of joint ventures by Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) has not impacted its revenue share, says the Airports Authority of India (AAI).

Why the Delhi airport is in a financial mess

Why the Delhi airport is in a financial mess

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

The proposal was mooted at a Prime Minister's Office meeting.

Shooter Rajput's rifle broken while returning from World Cup

Shooter Rajput's rifle broken while returning from World Cup

Rediff.com25 Sep 2011

Top Indian shooter Sanjeev Rajput, on Sunday, found his rifle broken while flying back home after participating in the ISSF World Cup final in Poland.

T-3 master plan flouted: Audit

T-3 master plan flouted: Audit

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), which constructed and operates Delhi airport, "over-engineered" the new Terminal-3 by building more floor space than stipulated under the master plan, says a cost audit report submitted to the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA).

It's horror on Libyan streets, say rescued Indians

It's horror on Libyan streets, say rescued Indians

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Rediff.com caught up with some of the rescued Indians from Libya, who landed at the Delhi airport.

Delhi's new terminal still not ready for domestic fliers

Delhi's new terminal still not ready for domestic fliers

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Five months after the world's sixth-largest airport terminal (Terminal 3 or T3) at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport was inaugurated, it is all set to miss its deadline to host domestic carriers for the third time.

Delhi airport: New 100m traffic control tower soon

Delhi airport: New 100m traffic control tower soon

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

The visual control tower at 95 metre would provide all-round view of the airport. The complex will also have meteorological facilities, search and rescue and anti-hijacking measures.

Delhi airport, Air India close to mega deal

Delhi airport, Air India close to mega deal

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Delhi International Airport Ltd, the consortium operating Delhi airport, is close to signing a mega deal with Air India, which is making the new terminal its operational hub.

Pay Rs 315, have a nap at T-3

Pay Rs 315, have a nap at T-3

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

At an hourly payment of Rs 315 or $7, you can avail of these 'snooze cabins' equipped with a bed, a working table, wi-fi facility, electric-plugs, flat screen TV, DVD player and cell phone charging sockets, airport operator Delhi International Airport Limited said.