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IndiGo diverts Delhi-Chennai flight 6E 6115 to Hyderabad
The Hindu··6d ago
IndiGo flight 6E 6115 from Delhi to Chennai was diverted to Hyderabad on October 11, 2026 after smoke was detected from a passenger electronic device in an overhead bin, the airline said. Cabin crew brought the situation under control. The aircraft landed safely at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. An alternative aircraft was arranged for Chennai.
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What It Means For You
- Passengers on 6E 6115 were moved to an alternative aircraft for Chennai after the diversion.
- IndiGo said it offered refreshments and updates while arranging the onward flight.
- Personal electronic devices in overhead bins can trigger diversions under airline safety protocols.
What's Happening
- Smoke was detected from a customer's personal electronic device kept in the overhead bin.
- Livemint reported a malfunctioning power bank and passenger video of bags used on flames.
- The Hindu and Hindustan Times quoted IndiGo saying pilots diverted under established protocols.
What The Airline Stated
- IndiGo identified the flight as 6E 6115 on the Delhi-Chennai route on October 11, 2026.
- The carrier said cabin crew responded promptly and controlled the situation.
- The diversion landing point was Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad.
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