Delhi Airport fact-checks misleading claims; says operations running normally without any disruption

Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) on Thursday issued an advisory, saying that Delhi Airport operations are running normally and without any disruption. In a social media post on X, DIAL said: “We would like to reassure all passengers and stakeholders that Delhi Airport operations are running normally and without any disruption.” “Certain incorrect and misleading…

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Airports lose bargaining power in airline bankruptcies

“The ruling reduces the bargaining power of airport operators because it confirms that detention rights under the Airports Authority of India Regulations do not create a security interest,” said Suhael Buttan, Partner at SKV Law Offices. “By classifying airport dues as unsecured operational debt, the tribunal places them at the lowest recovery tier.” Stressed airlines…

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Fly the infrastructure, not the airline: Why investors are flocking to airport stocks like GMR Airports

Even at metro airports, duty free penetration is around 10%, versus 15% in Dubai and 18% in Singapore, despite similar international footfalls of about 40%. This is mainly due to lower passenger spending and limited store formats, Biswas said. However, he believes that rising incomes, better international connectivity, growing outbound travel, and upgraded airport infrastructure,…

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