IndiGo's London to Delhi Flight Returns to Heathrow Due to Technical Issue
The aircraft landed safely and entered maintenance checks after the pilots turned back under standard procedures, the airline said.
- On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, an IndiGo flight from London Heathrow Airport to New Delhi returned to the airport shortly after take-off after a technical issue was detected on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
- Following standard operating procedures, the pilots decided to turn the aircraft back to Heathrow, where it landed safely; IndiGo provided hotel accommodations and alternative flights to affected passengers.
- The Ministry of Civil Aviation directed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Friday to investigate the incident and submit a report at the earliest.
- Separately, Chairman Vikram Singh Mehta apologized for last week's disruptions, stating the airline is "truly, truly sorry" and has appointed external experts to review technical failures.
- The aircraft is undergoing maintenance checks at London Heathrow Airport and will resume operations after receiving all necessary safety clearances from technical teams.
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IndiGo Delhi-bound Dreamliner makes U-turn mid-air, returns to London after technical snag
An IndiGo London-to-Delhi flight returned to Heathrow after a technical issue was detected soon after take-off. The aircraft is undergoing checks as passengers have been moved to hotels and alternative flights.
Indigo Airlines flight 6E 04, which was coming from London Heathrow to New Delhi, landed safely back at London Heathrow Airport about an hour after taking off due to a technical snag.
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