Indigo Delhi-Chennai flight fire: what are the rules for carrying power banks on planes
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai was diverted to Hyderabad after a passenger's power bank caught fire in the overhead bin. No injuries were reported, and the airline is investigating the incident while reminding passengers of DGCA safety regulations regarding lithium-ion batteries.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing aviation safety concerns regarding the transport of lithium-ion batteries, which are strictly prohibited in checked luggage due to fire risks.
An Indigo flight travelling from Delhi to Chennai was forced to divert to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad on October 11, 2026, after a passenger’s power bank caught fire in an overhead baggage compartment.
According to flight-tracking website FlightRadar24, the IndiGo flight 6E 6115 departed from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport at 1.30 p.m. and was scheduled to land at the Chennai International Airport at 4 p.m. There were around 180 passengers and seven crew members onboard, sources 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.
All passengers and crew members were reported safe with no injuries and Indigo arranged an alternative aircraft to transport the passengers onward to Chennai.
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