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Delhi Airport Faces Chaos Amid Protests and Festive Rush
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News18•10-10-2026, 08:07
Delhi Airport Faces Chaos Amid Protests and Festive Rush
- •Flyers heading to Delhi this weekend face massive disruptions due to heavy security, traffic jams, and metro station closures linked to a protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
- •Flight ticket prices have spiked on specific routes like Amritsar and Varanasi as the Navratri festive season begins, adding financial strain to travelers.
- •Delhi airport issued an advisory urging passengers to plan journeys in advance, allow extra travel time, and consider alternative transport modes due to anticipated traffic restrictions.
- •Severe traffic jams were reported at the Delhi-Gurugram border, raising major concerns about passengers and crew reaching IGI Airport on time.
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Authorities shut entry and exit gates at 45 metro stations, suspended train services, and closed specific Namo Bharat stations due to security concerns and protests demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over electoral roll revisions.
Pre-festive weekend flights were already full with high fares, and spot fares from certain cities like Varanasi and Punjab saw noticeable spikes, such as Amritsar fares hitting Rs 8,000 against the usual Rs 4,000.
Delhi airport advised passengers to plan journeys in advance, allow additional time for their commute to handle enhanced security and traffic restrictions, and consider alternative transport modes like cabs and city buses.
