Delhi-Bound IndiGo Flight Returns To London After Technical Snag
The source said the aircraft suffered a technical issue and landed back safely at London Heathrow.
An IndiGo Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft with more than 250 passengers on board made an emergency landing at London Heathrow Airport on Wednesday after detecting smoke on board shortly after take-off from Heathrow. The pilots of IndiGo flight 6E4, which was en route to Delhi, declared an emergency and informed Air Traffic Control, causing the aircraft to turn back and land safely at Heathrow.
All passengers safely disembarked from the plane. The airline has stated that the exact nature of the technical issue remains undisclosed at this time. The aircraft is now undergoing maintenance checks and will resume operations once all necessary clearances have been secured. IndiGo passengers were provided with hotel accommodation and assistance to ensure they reached their destination with minimal delay.
The airline reiterated that the safety of its customers, crew, and aircraft remains its top priority.
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