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Time of India
3 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Dust storm forces IndiGo flight to abort landing in Delhi; over 350 flights delayed
NEW DELHI: Passengers aboard an IndiGo flight from Raipur to Delhi experienced a tense moment on Sunday evening as the aircraft was forced to abort its landing due to a sudden dust storm and strong winds over the capital. Flight 6E 6313 was minutes away from touchdown at Indira Gandhi International Airport when the pilot announced wind speeds of up to 80 km/h, prompting a go-around for safety. The plane circled the skies for a while before finally landing safely after weather conditions improved, ANI reported. The pilot announced that the wind speed was upto 80 km/hrs. With the announcement, he discontinued the approach for Delhi airport and climbed back till the weather cleared. — ANI (@ANI) The incident occurred as parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) were hit by a dust storm followed by light rain, shortly after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast thunderstorms and gusty winds. The IMD said wind speeds were expected to reach 50 km/h due to an east-southeastward moving cloud cluster. The weather led to widespread disruption at Delhi airport, with four flights diverted, one each to Chandigarh and Amritsar, and two to Jaipur, between 5 and 5:30 pm, according to a PTI source. reported that over 350 flights were delayed through the evening, making it one of the busiest yet most chaotic periods at IGI Airport, India's busiest aviation hub. The sudden weather shift highlights the vulnerability of air traffic operations to changing climate patterns, especially during the pre-monsoon season in North India.
India Gazette
04-05-2025
- India Gazette
Passenger on Delhi-Shirdi IndiGo flight
New Delhi [India], May 4 (ANI): An 'unruly' passenger aboard IndiGo flight 6E 6404 from Delhi to Shirdi was handed over to security personnel upon landing after he allegedly misbehaved with a member of the cabin crew, the airline said in an official statement on Sunday. '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. The airline reiterated its commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful environment onboard. 'At IndiGo, we remain committed to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all and regret any inconvenience caused,' said the airline. Further details on the matter are awaited. (ANI)
India.com
04-05-2025
- India.com
Passenger Behaves 'Inappropriately' On Delhi-Shirdi IndiGo Flight With Staff, Airline Responds
A fresh case of 'inappropriate' behaviour on an aircraft surfaced on Sunday, where a passenger aboard an IndiGo flight misbehaved with a staff member, after which he was handed over to security personnel. Following the incident, the budget carrier issued a statement asserting that the airline is committed to maintaining a safe and respectful environment on the flight. An 'unruly' passenger aboard IndiGo flight 6E 6404 from Delhi to Shirdi was handed over to security personnel upon landing after he allegedly misbehaved with a member of the cabin crew, the statement stated. "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, as quoted by news agency ANI. The airline reiterated its commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful environment onboard. "At IndiGo, we remain committed to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all and regret any inconvenience caused," said the airline. (With agency Inputs)
Gulf News
04-05-2025
- Gulf News
IndiGo flight crew member molested by drunk passenger on Delhi-Shirdi flight
An IndiGo flight air hostess was allegedly molested by a drunk male passenger on a Delhi–Shirdi flight, according to a report from news agency PTI quoting the police. According to the report, the man allegedly touched the air hostess inappropriately near the aircraft's toilet. Distressed by the incident, the air hostess alerted the crew manager, who then informed security personnel upon landing at Shirdi Airport. The passenger was subsequently escorted to Rahata police station. The passenger, identified as Sandeep Sumer Singh, a government employee from Churu, Rajasthan, was taken into custody. We are aware of an incident on flight 6E 6404 from Delhi to Shirdi on May 2, 2025 where a customer behaved inappropriately towards cabin crew. Our crew followed standard procedures, and the customer was declared unruly. Upon landing, the customer was handed over to security agencies. At IndiGo, we remain committed to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all and regret any inconvenience caused." the statement by IndiGo said.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Time of India
Drunk passenger detained for molesting air hostess on Shirdi-bound Indigo flight
File photo NEW DELHI: A male passenger was taken into custody for allegedly molesting an air hostess aboard an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Shirdi . The incident occurred near the aircraft's toilet when the man, reportedly in an inebriated state, touched the crew member inappropriately. The air hostess immediately informed the crew manager, who alerted security personnel upon landing, reported news agency PTI. The accused was apprehended after the flight landed at Shirdi airport on Friday afternoon and was escorted to the Rahata police station. A case of molestation was registered, and a medical examination confirmed that the passenger had consumed alcohol. Rahata Police have served a notice to the accused, the official told PTI. "We are aware of an incident on flight 6E 6404 from Delhi to Shirdi on May 2, 2025 where a customer behaved inappropriately towards cabin crew. Our crew followed standard procedures, and the customer was declared unruly. Upon landing, the customer was handed over to security agencies. At IndiGo, we remain committed to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all and regret any inconvenience caused," read the IndiGo press statement.
