India, April 21 -- Civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu has called an urgent meeting on Monday with the officials of operator Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) amid concerns over flight delays due to a runway closure for up gradation at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), two officials familiar with the matter said.

On Sunday, roughly 68% of all arrivals and departures were delayed. The airport operator said airlines did not heed warnings about disruptions issued four months ago and adjust their flight schedules. Officials have blamed poor planning and months-long miscommunication for the disruptions. One of the airport's four runways is shut for upgrades during the busy summe...