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IndiGo Cancels Delhi–Darbhanga Flight After Weather Delays, Passengers Stage Tarmac Protest

A fixed landing window at Darbhanga Airport made on-time arrival impossible after Delhi’s heavy rains delayed departure.

Overview

  • IndiGo flight 6E360 experienced departure delays in Delhi due to heavy rains, waterlogging and traffic congestion.
  • The airline returned the aircraft to Delhi when revised arrival time would breach Darbhanga Airport’s restricted watch hours.
  • A small group of passengers staged a brief dharna on the IGI Airport tarmac before CISF and airport staff escorted them back peacefully.
  • IndiGo offered affected passengers refreshments, alternate flight options or full refunds and maintained ground teams to assist travellers.
  • There were no reported injuries or arrests during the incident and the situation was brought under control without escalation.