A technical failure within the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system at Delhi’s IGI airport has caused over 100 flights to be delayed, disrupting travel plans for many passengers on Friday. The core of the problem lies with the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) and its dependency on the Auto Track System (AMS) for automated flight plans, which has been non-operational since Thursday evening. Air traffic controllers are now undertaking manual flight plan creation, a labor-intensive process leading to significant delays across the board. As India’s busiest airport, handling an average of 1,500 flights daily, the impact of this glitch is profound. Major airlines like Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet have acknowledged the situation and advised passengers to expect delays and to stay updated via airline communications. The disruption is affecting flight operations not just in Delhi but also across several northern parts of the country. Passengers are advised to be proactive in checking their flight status and to allow for extra travel time.
