Mumbai Airport Flight Operations Disrupted by Technical Glitch

A technical glitch hit Mumbai airport's data network, forcing the operator to switch to manual mode and affecting flight operations for an hour. The issue was caused by a third-party data network outage that impacted check-in systems, delaying departures for airlines like Air India. The systems have since been restored, but some flights may still be affected.

Mumbai Airport experienced significant disruptions on Saturday, August 9, 2025, due to a data network outage that impacted flight operations. The outage, which affected the airport's check-in systems, led to delays in departures for several airlines, including Air India. The issue was caused by a third-party data network outage and lasted for approximately an hour.

The airport operator was forced to switch to manual mode to minimize disruptions during this period. After the outage was resolved, the systems were restored, but some flights may continue to experience delays as operations gradually return to normal. Air India, one of the affected airlines, advised passengers to check their flight statuses before heading to the airport.

Mumbai Airport, the second busiest in the country, handles over 950 flight movements per day. The outage occurred amid increased passenger traffic due to the Raksha Bandhan festival, which led to a surge in travel across the country.

The airport authorities stated that they are working to ease passenger movement and minimize further disruptions. The issue was caused by a technical glitch that affected the passenger processing handling system for about an hour.

In another development, Air India has raised the retirement age for its pilots and non-flying staff. The airline has raised the retirement age for pilots to 65 years and for non-flying staff to 60 years.

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