The Delhi Airport has issued a clarification after posts claiming that IndiGo flights have been cancelled till midnight. The airport in a post on X called the claims “incorrect and misleading”, adding that the operations are running normally without any disruption. Earlier in the day, viral posts claimed that IndiGo flight operations would be hit at Delhi Airport until midnight today.
What Were The Claims?
Several posts were going viral on social media on Thursday (February 26), saying that all Indigo flights from Delhi Airport have been cancelled until midnight today, adding that no specific cause has been disclosed.
It further stated that the “operations may resume after midnight, subject to airport clearance,” according to a post on X.
What is the Truth?
The Delhi Airport issued a post on X, clarifying and calling the viral claim “false”. It further asked everyone to rely on official airport communication channels for any updates.
“We would like to reassure all passengers and stakeholders that Delhi airport operations are running normally and without any disruption,” the post read.
It added, “Certain incorrect and misleading claims regarding flight operations have been impacted and are being circulated online- these are completely false, and the concerned tweet has since been removed.”
Passenger Advisory issued at 16:43 hrs.#DelhiAirport #PassengerAdvisory #DELAdvisory pic.twitter.com/hcGakt9g3C
— Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) February 26, 2026
The Delhi Airport further stressed, “We encourage everyone to rely only on official airport communication channels for accurate updates.”
The fake claims caused panic among people, as they take on social media, saying that the operations had been hit at the Delhi Airport.
Delhi IGI Airport Shuts Third Runway Till May 25
Delhi’s IGI Airport has closed its runways for nearly three months, starting February 26, citing repair work at the site. The Notice of Air Missions (NOTAM) issued a circular, stating that runway 29L/11R will remain closed for take-offs and landings until 12 am on May 26.
The maintenance work was earlier scheduled for February 16; however, was delayed to the scheduled AI Summit.
