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Not Dubai, This US Airport Was The World's Busiest In 2025
- Tuesday April 21, 2026
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil
From North America to Asia, a few major hubs continued to anchor global connectivity amid rising passenger demand in 2025, as per Airports Council International's list.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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How The Iran-Israel War Is Costing Middle East Tourism USD 600 Million A Day
- Monday March 16, 2026
- Travel | Jigyasa Kakwani
The decline is largely linked to disruptions in air travel, reduced regional connectivity and a drop in traveller confidence.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Indian National Among 4 Injured After Iranian Drones Hit Near Dubai Airport
- Wednesday March 11, 2026
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Drones fell near Dubai airport on Wednesday, injuring four people, but air traffic continued as normal, Dubai's government said, as Iran presses on with attacks against Gulf countries.
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www.ndtv.com
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Explosions Heard In Dubai, Flights Ops Hit Amid Iran War
- Saturday March 7, 2026
- World News | Edited by Srishti Kapoor
Explosions were heard in Dubai on Saturday, forcing the suspension of flights at the city's airport, the second busiest in the world.
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www.ndtv.com
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Concerts And Sports Events Boost Hotel Demand As Experience Spending Rises In India
- Friday March 6, 2026
- Travel | Reuters
International music concerts and major sporting events are boosting India's hotel industry as younger consumers prefer live experiences over shopping, driving demand in key cities.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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All 4 Moscow Airports Shut Down, At Least 11 Ukrainian Drones Destroyed
- Sunday February 22, 2026
- World News | Press Trust of India
All four international airports of the Russian capital were closed due to safety concerns on Sunday afternoon until further notice as air defence forces shot down 11 Ukrainian drones within an hour.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why Crash Probe Body Wants Cameras Inside Air Traffic Control Towers
- Saturday January 10, 2026
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has called for mandatory video and audio recording inside air traffic control towers at international airports after an Ariana Afghan Airlines flight landed on the wrong runway at Delhi's IGI Airport.
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www.ndtv.com
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Air Traffic Control Glitch Caused Chaos At Delhi Airport: Aviation Ministry
- Thursday December 4, 2025
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
The civil aviation ministry acknowledges the software-related disruption in Air Traffic Control (ATC) operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport earlier in November that caused widespread delays.
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www.ndtv.com
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Mumbai International Airport Surpasses Previous High For Single-Day Movements
- Monday November 24, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Adani Group-AAI-run Mumbai International Airport handled 1,036 air traffic movements in a single day on November 21, surpassing its earlier best of 1,032 achieved earlier this month, mainly due to festive demand.
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www.ndtv.com
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"It's More Than Tech Glitch": Air Traffic Controllers On Delhi Airport Chaos
- Thursday November 13, 2025
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
The Air Traffic Controllers' Guild (India) has raised serious concerns over the recent failure of the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
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www.ndtv.com
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Over 1,700 US Flights Cancelled Amid Staffing Crisis, Government Shutdown
- Sunday November 9, 2025
- World News | Asian News International
Air travel chaos continued across the United States this weekend as airlines cancelled more than 1,700 flights and thousands more were delayed due to severe staffing shortages among air traffic controllers.
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www.ndtv.com
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'Flagged Issues In July': Air Traffic Controllers After Delhi Airport Glitch
- Saturday November 8, 2025
- Delhi News | Reported by Pallav Mishra
The system failure incident that happened at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday could possibly have been prevented, an organisation of air traffic controllers has said.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why Travellers Are Asked To Reach The Airport At Least Two Hours Early
- Saturday December 13, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
If you have ever wondered why airlines insist you arrive hours before your flight, there is more to it than just caution. Here is a clear breakdown of what really happens behind the scenes - and why those two hours can make all the difference.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Flights Delayed At Delhi Airport Due To Technical Glitch In Air Traffic Control System
- Friday November 7, 2025
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
Flight operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport were affected on Friday morning due to a technical glitch in the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why Airlines Close Boarding Gates 20 Minutes Before Departure? 5 Real Reasons Behind The Rule
- Friday October 24, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
If you have ever sprinted to a gate only to find it closed, there is a reason airlines shut the boarding well before take-off. Here is what goes on in those crucial 20 minutes before departure.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Not Dubai, This US Airport Was The World's Busiest In 2025
- Tuesday April 21, 2026
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil
From North America to Asia, a few major hubs continued to anchor global connectivity amid rising passenger demand in 2025, as per Airports Council International's list.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
How The Iran-Israel War Is Costing Middle East Tourism USD 600 Million A Day
- Monday March 16, 2026
- Travel | Jigyasa Kakwani
The decline is largely linked to disruptions in air travel, reduced regional connectivity and a drop in traveller confidence.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Indian National Among 4 Injured After Iranian Drones Hit Near Dubai Airport
- Wednesday March 11, 2026
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Drones fell near Dubai airport on Wednesday, injuring four people, but air traffic continued as normal, Dubai's government said, as Iran presses on with attacks against Gulf countries.
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www.ndtv.com
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Explosions Heard In Dubai, Flights Ops Hit Amid Iran War
- Saturday March 7, 2026
- World News | Edited by Srishti Kapoor
Explosions were heard in Dubai on Saturday, forcing the suspension of flights at the city's airport, the second busiest in the world.
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www.ndtv.com
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Concerts And Sports Events Boost Hotel Demand As Experience Spending Rises In India
- Friday March 6, 2026
- Travel | Reuters
International music concerts and major sporting events are boosting India's hotel industry as younger consumers prefer live experiences over shopping, driving demand in key cities.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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All 4 Moscow Airports Shut Down, At Least 11 Ukrainian Drones Destroyed
- Sunday February 22, 2026
- World News | Press Trust of India
All four international airports of the Russian capital were closed due to safety concerns on Sunday afternoon until further notice as air defence forces shot down 11 Ukrainian drones within an hour.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why Crash Probe Body Wants Cameras Inside Air Traffic Control Towers
- Saturday January 10, 2026
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has called for mandatory video and audio recording inside air traffic control towers at international airports after an Ariana Afghan Airlines flight landed on the wrong runway at Delhi's IGI Airport.
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www.ndtv.com
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Air Traffic Control Glitch Caused Chaos At Delhi Airport: Aviation Ministry
- Thursday December 4, 2025
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
The civil aviation ministry acknowledges the software-related disruption in Air Traffic Control (ATC) operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport earlier in November that caused widespread delays.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Mumbai International Airport Surpasses Previous High For Single-Day Movements
- Monday November 24, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Adani Group-AAI-run Mumbai International Airport handled 1,036 air traffic movements in a single day on November 21, surpassing its earlier best of 1,032 achieved earlier this month, mainly due to festive demand.
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www.ndtv.com
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"It's More Than Tech Glitch": Air Traffic Controllers On Delhi Airport Chaos
- Thursday November 13, 2025
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
The Air Traffic Controllers' Guild (India) has raised serious concerns over the recent failure of the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
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www.ndtv.com
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Over 1,700 US Flights Cancelled Amid Staffing Crisis, Government Shutdown
- Sunday November 9, 2025
- World News | Asian News International
Air travel chaos continued across the United States this weekend as airlines cancelled more than 1,700 flights and thousands more were delayed due to severe staffing shortages among air traffic controllers.
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www.ndtv.com
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'Flagged Issues In July': Air Traffic Controllers After Delhi Airport Glitch
- Saturday November 8, 2025
- Delhi News | Reported by Pallav Mishra
The system failure incident that happened at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday could possibly have been prevented, an organisation of air traffic controllers has said.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Why Travellers Are Asked To Reach The Airport At Least Two Hours Early
- Saturday December 13, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
If you have ever wondered why airlines insist you arrive hours before your flight, there is more to it than just caution. Here is a clear breakdown of what really happens behind the scenes - and why those two hours can make all the difference.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Flights Delayed At Delhi Airport Due To Technical Glitch In Air Traffic Control System
- Friday November 7, 2025
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
Flight operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport were affected on Friday morning due to a technical glitch in the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why Airlines Close Boarding Gates 20 Minutes Before Departure? 5 Real Reasons Behind The Rule
- Friday October 24, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
If you have ever sprinted to a gate only to find it closed, there is a reason airlines shut the boarding well before take-off. Here is what goes on in those crucial 20 minutes before departure.
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www.ndtv.com/travel