New Delhi [India]March 11 (ANI): Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) on Wednesday advised international travelers to check latest updates with respective airlines amid schedule changes in westbound flights due to the situation in West Asia.
“Due to the current geopolitical developments in the Middle East, some westbound international flights may experience delays or schedule changes. Passengers are advised to check the latest updates with their airlines before heading to the airport,” DIAL wrote, issuing a warning.
“For real-time flight information, please visit our official website: www.newdelhiairport.in. Immigration assistance: Write to FRRO at afrro.igia@nic.in. Short stay options near airport: Round D Clock or Aerocity hotels. Essential travel companion for Delhi airport: Hoi app. All other flights are operating as scheduled. We appreciate your patience and cooperation,” the advisory said.
Earlier on Tuesday, Air India announced a gradual expansion of fuel surcharge on both domestic and international routes and said the move was necessitated due to the sharp rise in jet fuel prices caused by the geopolitical situation in the Gulf region.
Aviation turbine fuel (ATF), which accounts for nearly 40 percent of the airline’s operating costs, has seen a significant price hike since early March 2026 due to supply disruptions, the airline said in a statement.
“In India, this pressure is exacerbated by higher tariffs and VAT on ATF in major metro cities like Delhi and Mumbai, which inflates cost… and puts significant pressure on the operating economics of airlines,” the statement said.
According to the statement, the new fuel surcharge will be implemented in three phases and will be applicable to travel on all flights, including those operated by Air India Express.
The situation arose as the conflict in West Asia entered its 12th day after a joint US-Israeli strike killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the top leadership on February 28. In response, Tehran attacked Israel and US military assets in the region.
In a recent development, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the launch of several new waves of the ongoing “True Promise 4” retaliatory operation. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard said it launched the “37th wave” of the operation late Tuesday night. (that I)
