After a long two months of lockdown, the aviation sector was able to breathe once again after the Government of India announced the resumption of domestic operations from May 25 onwards. Since then, Delhi Airport has acted as one of the model airports for post lockdown preparedness.

Ever since the coronavirus outbreak gripped the entire nation, GMR led Delhi Airport has been maintaining enhanced standards of cleanliness and hygiene of the airports and its premises. From implementing touchless initiatives to developing UV based disinfection process and AIR SUVIDHA portal, the airport left no stone unturned to arm itself with technologies.

In this testing time, DIAL has stood out of the crowd by standing on its commitment to provide world-class amenities and facilities to the flyers. At the time when people are only willing to step out if the mode of transportation prioritises the health of travellers, Delhi Airport played a critical role in easing the passengers into the new normal.

Delhi Airport has now emerged as the second safest airport in the world amid COVID-19 widespread. The  Safe Travel Score,  which is an industry-first rating initiative by Safe Travel Barometer, assessed more than 200 airports on their implementation of coronavirus health and safety protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Safe Travel Barometer is among the world's largest and most comprehensive tools to monitor traveller health and safety protocols.

Close on the heels of Singapore Changi Airport, which scored 4.7 out of 5, Delhi’s IGI Airport bagged the second position in the Safe Travel Barometer’s list by scoring 4.6.

Safety measures at Delhi Airport

Delhi Airport created the first line of defence in ensuring a safe and less anxious journey during the pandemic. Being the largest airport network in India, it has connected millions of passengers to their respective hometowns and handled tonnes of essential cargo under Vande Bharat Mission and Lifeline Udaan, respectively in the fight against the coronavirus outbreak.