Delhi Airport Roof Collapse: Government hints at airport audit, spot prices soar

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Delhi Airport Roof Collapse: Government hints at airport audit, spot prices soar


A major accident in which a large part of the roof of Terminal 1 collapsed in the early hours of June 28 after heavy rains has raised questions about the infrastructure of the country's largest airport. Delhi Airport. One person was killed and eight injured in the accident, according to an update from the airport management.


After the accident, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the ministry would also inspect other airports to prevent such untoward incidents in the future.


"The ministry considers this to be a major incident, not only at this airport but at all airports with similar structures across the country... We have to look at everything again and we are going to carry out a thorough inspection. Everyone in our jurisdiction has fallen at the airport and we will consider whether an internal committee is also required," Naidu told reporters after inspecting the accident site. In a statement late on Friday evening, the ministry said it would set up a crisis management team to ensure full refunds for cancelled flights and provide affected passengers with tickets for alternative itineraries within days, subject to availability. All refunds will be processed within the stipulated seven days, the ministry added.


The ministry also asked the Airports Authority of India to send a circular to all airports, big and small, asking them to conduct a thorough review of their structural strength.


"These inspections should be completed within the next two to five days and a report submitted to the Ministry of Civil Aviation," the ministry said in a statement.

Delhi airport is India's largest and busiest, handling around 20% of the total domestic and international traffic. In 2023-24 (April-March), the airport handled 73.7 million passengers, up 12.8% over the same period last year.


Delhi Airport, which has three terminals, can handle around 104 million passengers per year. The terminal in question is the oldest at Delhi Airport. It was previously called Palamu Terminal and was the only terminal serving domestic and international flights to Delhi.


In January 2006, a consortium led by the GMR Group was awarded the rights to operate, manage and develop IGI Airport after an international bidding process. The concession period is for an initial period of 30 years, which can be extended for a further 30 years. GMR Group began operating its new departure terminal 1D for domestic flights in February 2009.

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