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Technical Snag Grounds IndiGo Flight, Chaos Ensues
14 Aug
Summary
- IndiGo flight 6E 7352 from Bhubaneswar to Kolkata was cancelled on August 13, 2026.
- A woman passenger caused a disturbance and damaged property at the airport.
- IndiGo offered refunds, accommodation, and alternate travel for affected passengers.
IndiGo flight 6E 7352, scheduled to fly from Bhubaneswar to Kolkata on August 13, 2026, was cancelled. The cancellation occurred because a technical snag was identified during the mandatory pre-departure inspection of the aircraft.
Following the cancellation, a passenger caused a disturbance at Biju Patnaik International Airport. Video footage showed the woman shouting at ground staff and damaging property within the departure lounge, including climbing on the luggage belt. Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel intervened to address the situation.
In response to the inconvenience, IndiGo offered affected passengers regular updates, refreshments, accommodation, and alternate travel options, or full refunds. The airline confirmed that the passenger who damaged airport property was declared unruly and handed over to the relevant security agencies, prioritizing passenger and crew safety.
