System Failure in ATC’s Message Switching Network Triggers Massive Flight Delays at Delhi Airport

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:57am on 07 Nov 2025,Friday India

A breakdown in the Air Traffic Control’s Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) severely disrupted flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday. The malfunction forced controllers to manually process flight plans, causing major congestion and over 150 flight delays—some exceeding 50 minutes. Airlines such as IndiGo and Air India issued passenger advisories, urging travelers to verify flight statuses before departure. Technicians are working to restore the automated system, while airport authorities coordinate efforts to manage passenger flow and reduce further disruptions.

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