An IndiGo flight that took off from Delhi had to turn back shortly after takeoff due to a technical snag detected mid-air. The flight was en route to its destination (reportedly Mumbai), but as a safety precaution, the crew decided to return to the Delhi airport.
The incident occurred earlier today and was handled smoothly by the airline. According to an official statement from IndiGo, the pilot followed standard operating procedures after noticing the issue and landed the aircraft safely back at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.
There were no injuries reported, and all passengers are safe. The airline provided updates and support to the affected travelers, including alternate arrangements for those who needed to continue their journey.
Technical snags like these, while understandably concerning for passengers, are not uncommon in aviation. Aircraft are built with multiple safety systems, and the decision to return is always made with passenger safety as the top priority.
IndiGo has said that the aircraft will undergo a thorough inspection before being cleared for flying again. Meanwhile, affected passengers have appreciated the crew’s calm and professional handling of the situation.
For now, operations at the Delhi airport remain normal, and there has been no major disruption to other flights.