IndiGo flight diverts to Hyderabad after smoke alert mid-flight

An IndiGo flight bound for Chennai from Delhi diverted to Hyderabad after the pilot received a smoke alert in the cockpit, prompting an immediate precautionary landing at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The aircraft, carrying passengers and crew, touched down safely and without incident.

The low-cost carrier initiated standard safety protocols upon receiving the alert, alerting air traffic control and preparing for the emergency descent. Ground teams were positioned ahead of the landing as per standard procedure for such situations.

IndiGo confirmed that all passengers and crew members were safe following the incident. Preliminary investigations into the cause of the smoke alert were initiated, with engineering teams inspecting the aircraft for any technical anomalies.

The airline arranged for alternative transportation for affected passengers to complete their onward journeys. Such diversions, while rare, underscore the priority aviation operators place on passenger safety and the robustness of aircraft monitoring systems.