Delhi rain advisory flags flight disruption risk at IGI, potentially affecting airport footfall

Akasa Air said severe weather in Delhi was disrupting some flights across its network. While GMR said IGI Airport operations remained normal, IMD alerts for rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds could affect passenger flows and airport retail demand in the immediate term.

— Source publishedSat, 5 Sept, 2026, 11:06 IST·First seen Sat, 5 Sept, 2026, 11:08 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

Akasa Air warned that severe rain-related weather in Delhi disrupted certain flights across its network. GMR said IGI Airport operations remained normal, while

Key facts

  • 10:30 AM
  • 24.8°C
  • 3.4°C
  • 0.7 mm
  • 1.3 mm
  • 22°C
  • 24.7°C
  • 24°C
  • 30-40 kmph
  • 30°C

Why this matters

The disruption highlights the value of airport retail partnerships with flexible operating models and diversified exposure across terminals, routes and non-aeronautical demand streams.

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