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IndiGo Delhi-Chennai Flight Diverted To Hyderabad After Device Catches Fire
- •An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai was diverted to Hyderabad on October 11 after smoke was detected from a passenger's personal electronic device in an overhead compartment.
- •The aircraft landed safely at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, and the airline arranged an alternative aircraft along with refreshments for the passengers.
- •IndiGo and DGCA rules mandate that power banks and spare lithium-ion batteries must be kept within reach in cabin baggage and are strictly prohibited in checked luggage or overhead bins.
- •Passengers are banned from using power banks to charge devices or recharging the power banks themselves during the flight to mitigate the risk of thermal runaway and fires.
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IndiGo flight 6E 6115, traveling from Delhi to Chennai on October 11, 2026, was diverted to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad after smoke was detected from a passenger's personal electronic device. The aircraft landed safely, and the airline arranged an alternative flight for passengers.
Under IndiGo's policy, power banks and spare lithium batteries are allowed only in cabin baggage and must be kept within reach of the passenger, such as under the seat, in the seat pocket, or on their person. They are strictly prohibited in checked luggage or overhead compartments. Passengers may carry up to two spare lithium-ion batteries with ratings up to 100 Wh, subject to security clearance.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) prohibits passengers from using power banks to charge electronic devices during flights, including via seat power outlets. Furthermore, power banks and spare batteries must never be placed in overhead compartments, as this delays smoke or fire detection and prevents quick response from the crew.
