IndiGo flight diverted to Hyderabad after power bank catches fire mid-air

UPDATE - follow-up to IndiGo flight's emergency landing in Hyderabad after power bank catches fire mid-air: IndiGo flight 6E 6115 flying from Delhi to Chennai on October 11, 2026, diverted to Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport after smoke came from a customer's personal electronic device mid-air. The cabin crew put out the fire, and the plane landed safely with all passengers and crew members unharmed.

Action Taken

An airline spokesperson stated that the pilots followed standard rules to divert the flight. An alternate aircraft was arranged to take passengers onward to Chennai, and authorities have started an investigation into the incident.

Context

Lithium-ion batteries inside portable chargers can sometimes short-circuit and catch fire under certain conditions, which is why airlines have strict rules about carrying them in checked luggage.