IndiGo Delhi‑Chennai flight diverted to Hyderabad after smoke from passenger’s device
Multiple Indian outlets report that a Delhi‑to‑Chennai IndiGo flight was forced to land in Hyderabad when smoke was detected, traced to a passenger’s personal electronic device. Cabin crew acted promptly, and the aircraft landed safely without injuries.
First reported 2 hours ago · latest update 23 minutes ago
Published - October 11, 2026 05:48 pm IST - Hyderabad
A Chennai-bound Indigo flight from Delhi was diverted here on Sunday (October 11, 2026) after smoke was detected from a customer's personal electronic device kept in the overhead bin and the plane landed safely, the carrier 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.
"In line with established protocols, the pilots diverted the flight and landed safely at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad," it added.
An alternative aircraft was arranged for the passengers to continue the journey to Chennai, it added.
Published - October 11, 2026 05:48 pm IST
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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.
2 hours agoSmoke detected from electronic device, Delhi-Chennai IndiGo flight diverted to Hyderabad
23 minutes agoDelhi-Chennai IndiGo flight diverted to Hyderabad after smoke from 'electronic device’
The situation was brought under control after the cabin crew acted promptly. The plane landed safely at Hyderabad airport.
2 hours ago