Chennai-bound Indigo flight from Delhi diverted to Hyderabad following 'smoke' onboard, lands safely
The flight was diverted after smoke was detected from a customer's personal electronic device.
An Indigo flight from Delhi to Chennai was diverted to Hyderabad on Sunday after smoke was detected from a passenger's personal electronic device kept in the overhead bin, according to the airline. The flight, operated by IndiGo as 6E 6115, encountered the issue during its journey on October 11, 2026. The cabin crew responded swiftly, and the situation was brought under control.
As per standard procedures, the pilots decided to divert the aircraft and landed safely at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad. To ensure the remaining passengers could reach their destination, an alternative aircraft was arranged, allowing them to continue their journey to Chennai.
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