IndiGo Flight Carrying 160 Passengers Makes Priority Landing In New Delhi
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New Delhi, March 28, 2026: An IndiGo flight operating from Visakhapatnam to Delhi made a priority landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport on March 28, 2026, after a technical issue was detected shortly before arrival.
“A technical snag was detected shortly before landing on IndiGo flight 6E 579 operating from Visakhapatnam to Delhi on 28 March 2026. As a precautionary step and in accordance with the standard operating procedure, the pilots requested for priority landing and the aircraft arrived safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi. All relevant authorities were promptly informed and the aircraft is undergoing necessary checks and maintenance. At IndiGo, the safety of our customers and crew is our top priority. – IndiGo Spokesperson
The flight landed safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport, and all passengers and crew members were reported safe.
The airline further stated that all relevant authorities were immediately informed following the incident.
The aircraft has since been grounded for necessary inspections and maintenance checks.
