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Multiple Indian Flights Face Emergency Diversions and Cancellations as Regulator Steps In

DGCA-imposed inspections accompanied by disciplinary measures enforce safety standards after a wave of mayday alerts, technical malfunctions, emergency landings

An IndiGo flight issued a 'fuel mayday' distress call after it was forced to divert from Chennai to Bengaluru
The IndiGo flight 6E 146 was scheduled to take off from Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport at 7.10 am. (HT File)
An Air India Express spokesperson said that an alternative flight was organised to connect guests to Jammu.
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Overview

  • An IndiGo Airbus A321 from Guwahati to Chennai issued a fuel mayday and diverted to Bengaluru on June 19 after congestion forced a balked landing and the aircraft ran critically low on fuel.
  • Both pilots of flight 6E-6764 have been removed from duty pending a DGCA probe, while all 168 passengers were safely deplaned, refreshed and later continued to Chennai after refuelling.
  • Additional IndiGo disruptions included a Madurai-bound flight returning to Chennai mid-air over a technical snag and the pre-taxi cancellation of a Chandigarh-Lucknow service following a detected fault.
  • Air India Express experienced technical failures with a Delhi-Jammu flight returning to Delhi mid-journey and the last-minute cancellation of a Jaipur-Dubai service after cockpit issues emerged.
  • DGCA has grounded affected aircraft for thorough inspections and launched disciplinary proceedings against airline officials for breaching safety protocols.