PIB Fact Check: No Temporary Closure of Delhi-Mumbai Airline Services
Viral Claim
A viral message circulating on social media claims that there is a temporary shutdown of services on the Delhi–Mumbai airline route, causing panic among travelers and stakeholders.
PIB Fact Check Statement
As clarified by @PIBFactCheck:
“It is being claimed that there is a temporary closure of services on the Delhi-Mumbai airline route.
#PIBFactCheck
❌ This claim is FAKE
💠 The Airports Authority of India has only extended the temporary closure of 25 Air Traffic Service (ATS) route segments within the Delhi & Mumbai Flight Information Regions.
💠 These changes are due to operational reasons and do not affect airline operations on the Delhi–Mumbai route itself.
🔗 Official clarification by PIB: Press Release“
It is being claimed that there is a temporary closure of services on Delhi-Mumbai airline route.#PIBFactCheck
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 9, 2025
❌This claim is #FAKE
💠The Airports Authority of India has extended the temporary closure of 25 segments of Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes within the Delhi &… pic.twitter.com/jdC630a1BA
What’s Actually Happening?
- No commercial airline route between Delhi and Mumbai has been suspended.
- Air Traffic Services (ATS) changes are routine and internal to airspace management, not flight cancellations.
- Operations continue as usual on the Delhi–Mumbai sector.
Why This Misinformation Is Harmful
🚫 Causes unnecessary panic among flyers
🚫 Damages trust in aviation safety and services
🚫 Disrupts travel plans for passengers based on false assumptions
How to Stay Informed
✅ Always refer to official sources such as the Airports Authority of India (AAI) or PIB India
✅ Cross-check with airlines for flight status
✅ Report false claims to @PIBFactCheck or use their WhatsApp helpline: +91-8799711259
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Conclusion
There is no closure of the Delhi–Mumbai airline route. The viral claim is fake and misleading. Flight operations continue normally, and any changes to air traffic service routes are internal procedural matters handled by AAI for airspace optimization.
