An IndiGo flight 6E 2706, which was travelling from Muscat to Delhi with a layover at Kochi, made an emergency landing at Nagpur airport on Tuesday after a bomb threat was received.
IndiGo on Monday announced it will operate direct flights between Delhi and Jorhat in Assam (four times in a week) from September 20, 2025, and daily direct flights connecting the national capital to Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu from September 16, 2025.
Speaking with ANI, Birsa Munda Airport Director RR Mourya said, "The incident occurred while the aircraft was making an inbound turn to land, approximately 10 to 12 nautical miles from the airport at an altitude of 3,000 to 4,000 feet".
An IndiGo flight from Raipur to Delhi experienced turbulence due to a duststorm, prompting the pilot to climb up again when the aircraft was about to touch down at Delhi airport.
The Ministry stated, "Indian airspace is not approved for ACFTs registered in Pakistan and ACFTs operated/owned or leased by Pakistani airlines/operators, including military flights."
The Delhi-Srinagar IndiGo flight 6E 2142, which was caught in a sudden hailstorm near Pathankot on Wednesday, was denied entry into Pakistani airspace to avoid turbulence. According to the crew's statement to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the pilot's request was dismissed
IndiGo Airlines issued a statement after its flight 6E 2142, which was operating from Delhi to Srinagar, encountered sudden hailstorms en route. The flight landed safely at the Srinagar airport, and the flight and the crew followed necessary protocols.
IndiGo Airlines warned that heavy rain in Goa may cause flight delays. Passengers should check flight status before going to the airport and allow extra travel time. The airline's customer service is available to help travelers during this time.
IndiGo has cancelled flights to several cities until 10 May 2025, citing security concerns. Mumbai Airport urges passengers to arrive early due to enhanced security measures and longer wait times. Passengers are advised to cooperate with staff and check official channels for updates.
According to the Mumbai police, the threat was made last night via a phone call to Sahar airport's hotline, warning that a bomb had been placed on the aircraft.
"We are aware of an incident on flight 6E 6404 from Delhi to Shirdi on May 2, where a customer behaved inappropriately towards cabin crew. Our crew followed standard procedures, and the customer was declared unruly," IndiGo stated.