Chennai-bound Indigo flight from Delhi diverted to Hyderabad following 'smoke' onboard, lands safely
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai was diverted to Hyderabad after smoke was detected coming from a passenger's electronic device in the overhead bin. The aircraft landed safely, and passengers were provided with an alternative flight to continue their journey.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the safety risks associated with lithium-ion batteries and the importance of strict airline protocols regarding electronic devices.
A Chennai-bound Indigo flight from Delhi was diverted here on Sunday (October 11, 2026) after smoke was detected from a customer's personal electronic device kept in the overhead bin and the plane landed safely, the carrier said.
"IndiGo flight 6E 6115, operating from Delhi to Chennai on October 11, 2026, was diverted to Hyderabad after smoke was detected from a customer's personal electronic device. The cabin crew responded promptly and the situation was brought under control," Indigo said in a statement.
"In line with established protocols, the pilots diverted the flight and landed safely at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad," it added.
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