Chennai-bound Indigo flight from Delhi diverted to Hyderabad after ‘smoke’ on board, lands safely

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An Indigo flight bound for Chennai from Delhi was diverted here on Sunday (Oct 11, 2026) after smoke was detected from a customer’s personal electronic device stored in the overhead bin and the aircraft landed safely, the carrier said.

“Indigo flight 6E 6115, operating from Delhi to Chennai on 11 October 2026, was diverted to Hyderabad after smoke was detected from a customer’s personal electronic device. Cabin crew responded immediately and the situation was brought under control,” Indigo said in a statement.

“In accordance with established protocols, the pilots diverted the flight and landed safely at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad,” it added.

A replacement aircraft was arranged for the passengers to continue their journey to Chennai, she added.

Published – 11 Oct 2026 17:48 IST