Delhi-Chennai flight diverted to Hyderabad after smoke detected on board: Report
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai was diverted to Hyderabad after smoke was detected from a passenger's personal electronic device. The flight landed safely, and passengers were provided with an alternative aircraft.
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Highlights aviation safety protocols regarding lithium-ion batteries and electronic devices on commercial flights.
NEW DELHI: An IndiGo flight from Delhi en-route to Chennai was diverted to Hyderabad on Sunday after smoke was detected onboard. The plane landed safely."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.
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