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IndiGo Flight U-Turns Mid-Air Over Africa Due to Airspace Alerts
9 Mar
Summary
- An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Manchester returned to origin mid-flight.
- Sudden airspace restrictions near the Eritrean border caused the diversion.
- The incident is linked to ongoing geopolitical events in West Asia.
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Manchester made an unexpected U-turn mid-air on Monday, returning to the Indian capital due to last-minute airspace restrictions. The flight encountered these restrictions near the Eritrean border in Africa, attributed to the ongoing situation in West Asia. The airline has stated that the safety of its passengers and crew remains its top priority and that it is exploring options to get travelers to their destination.
This event comes shortly after IndiGo had announced the restart of its Europe operations on March 7, following earlier disruptions that began on February 28. These disruptions were caused by military strikes in West Asia, which led to significant airspace closures. Flights to Europe are now taking longer, indirect routes over Africa, increasing travel time substantially. European carriers are also rerouting to avoid West Asian airspace based on EASA advisories.
