Delhi-Imphal IndiGo flight on Thursday was forced to return to Delhi soon after take-off due to a minor technical snag, the airline said in a statement.
IndiGo flight 6E 5118 en route to Imphal Indira Gandhi International Airport experienced a technical snag shortly into the journey. As a precautionary measure, the pilots opted to turn back and landed the aircraft safely in Delhi.
"A minor technical snag was detected soon after take-off on flight 6E 5118 operating from Delhi to Imphal. As a precautionary step, the pilots decided to turn-back and landed safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi," IndiGo spokesperson said.
After conducting necessary checks, the aircraft resumed its journey to Imphal.
In line with the mandatory procedures, the aircraft underwent necessary checks and resumed the journey shortly thereafter, the company spokesperson said.
However, the airline did not disclose the specific nature of the technical issue.
"Inconvenience caused to our customers is regretted. As always, safety and security of the customers, crew and aircraft is of utmost importance to us.," the spokesperson added.
The airline did not report any injuries in the incident. It also informed that passengers were provided assistance during the delay.
Earlier on Wednesday, an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Goa was diverted to Mumbai after a technical snag was detected mid-air.
The flight, 6E 6271, was scheduled to land at the Manohar International Airport in Goa. Upon identification of technical snag, it was rerouted to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai as a precautionary measure.
According to an official statement from the company, the aircraft landed safely in Mumbai and is currently undergoing necessary checks and maintenance.
The airline arranged an alternative aircraft for the passengers.
"An alternative aircraft has been arranged for completing the journey, which will depart shortly with the customers. We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers due to this unforeseen situation. At IndiGo, the safety and security of the customers, crew, and aircraft are of utmost importance," the spokesperson said.
IndiGo flight 6E 5118 en route to Imphal Indira Gandhi International Airport experienced a technical snag shortly into the journey. As a precautionary measure, the pilots opted to turn back and landed the aircraft safely in Delhi.
"A minor technical snag was detected soon after take-off on flight 6E 5118 operating from Delhi to Imphal. As a precautionary step, the pilots decided to turn-back and landed safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi," IndiGo spokesperson said.
After conducting necessary checks, the aircraft resumed its journey to Imphal.
In line with the mandatory procedures, the aircraft underwent necessary checks and resumed the journey shortly thereafter, the company spokesperson said.
However, the airline did not disclose the specific nature of the technical issue.
"Inconvenience caused to our customers is regretted. As always, safety and security of the customers, crew and aircraft is of utmost importance to us.," the spokesperson added.
The airline did not report any injuries in the incident. It also informed that passengers were provided assistance during the delay.
Earlier on Wednesday, an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Goa was diverted to Mumbai after a technical snag was detected mid-air.
The flight, 6E 6271, was scheduled to land at the Manohar International Airport in Goa. Upon identification of technical snag, it was rerouted to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai as a precautionary measure.
According to an official statement from the company, the aircraft landed safely in Mumbai and is currently undergoing necessary checks and maintenance.
The airline arranged an alternative aircraft for the passengers.
"An alternative aircraft has been arranged for completing the journey, which will depart shortly with the customers. We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers due to this unforeseen situation. At IndiGo, the safety and security of the customers, crew, and aircraft are of utmost importance," the spokesperson said.
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