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Smoke From Device Halts IndiGo Flight
11 Oct
Summary
- An IndiGo flight was diverted to Hyderabad due to smoke.
- Smoke originated from a passenger's personal electronic device.
- Passengers were provided an alternative aircraft to reach Chennai.
On October 11, 2026, IndiGo flight 6E 6115, en route from Delhi to Chennai, was diverted to Hyderabad. The diversion occurred after smoke was observed coming from a passenger's personal electronic device stored in an overhead bin.
The flight crew responded promptly to the situation. Following established safety protocols, the pilots made the decision to divert the aircraft to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, where it landed without incident.
IndiGo confirmed that an alternative aircraft was arranged to transport the affected passengers to their final destination in Chennai, ensuring their journey could be completed.
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