{
  "id": 780903,
  "title": "Flying to India? Airports warn of delays amid heightened Independence Day security",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/flying-to-india-airports-warn-of-delays-amid-heightened-independence",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-13T15:06:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/08/13/uae-india-flight-status-advisory-security-checks/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Passengers traveling through India's major airports have been warned of potential delays due to heightened security measures in preparation for Independence Day on August 15. Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru airports have issued advisories, recommending that travelers arrive early to accommodate longer processing times. Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet have also advised their passengers to plan ahead, as all three operate flights between the Emirates and various destinations within India. Security enhancements are a standard practice for major national events in India, including Independence Day, with increased checks and surveillance aimed at safeguarding against potential threats. Delhi Airport specifically instructs passengers to allow extra time for check-in and security procedures, working in collaboration with relevant agencies to ensure passenger safety. This advisory is issued three times annually during Independence Day, Republic Day, and the Durga Puja season to all airports and their stakeholders.",
  "summary": "Passengers travelling through some of India's busiest airports have been advised to arrive early as security is stepped up ahead of the country's Independence Day celebrations on Saturday, August 15. Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru airports have issued travel advisories warning that enhanced security measures could lead to longer processing times. Air India , IndiGo and SpiceJet have also urged…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Flying to India? Airports warn of delays amid heightened Independence Day security",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/flying-to-india-airports-warn-of-delays-amid-heightened-independence-782273",
        "published": "2026-08-13T15:06:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/sonam-wangchuks-pitch-for-indias-2nd-independence-movement-to-reform",
        "published": "2026-08-13T16:32:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Amid drug test row, Air India CEO’s call for building ‘culture of trust’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/amid-drug-test-row-air-india-ceos-call-for-building-culture-of-trust",
        "published": "2026-08-13T16:35:31.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}