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IndiGo flight power bank fire

IndiGo flight power bank fire

National · 10 updates

Power bank catches fire mid-air, Delhi-Chennai IndiGo flight diverted to Hyderabad

Power bank catches fire mid-air, Delhi-Chennai IndiGo flight diverted to Hyderabad

Delhi-Chennai IndiGo flight diverted to Hyderabad after smoke from 'electronic device’

The situation was brought under control after the cabin crew acted promptly. The plane landed safely at Hyderabad airport.  

Power Bank Fire On IndiGo Delhi-Chennai Flight: What Rules Say On Carrying Such Gadgets

A fire aboard a flight on Sunday brought power banks into the safety conversation again.

Smoke From Passenger’s Power Bank Forces IndiGo Flight To Divert To Hyderabad

IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai diverted to Hyderabad after power bank catches fire

The aircraft carrying 191 people landed safely after cabin crew doused the flames, while the airline later resumed the journey to Chennai.

Indigo Delhi-Chennai flight fire: what are the rules for carrying power banks on planes

The Indigo Delhi-to-Chennai flight, 6E 6115, was diverted to Hyderabad after a passenger’s power bank caught fire in an overhead bin; know more about the DGCA rules on portable chargers

Chennai-bound IndiGo flight diverted after passenger’s power bank catches fire | What rules say

The aircraft was subsequently grounded for checks and maintenance; its return to service depends on an inspection of any impact or damage

IndiGo Hyderabad-Srinagar Flight Returns After Power Bank Found in Baggage

The airline said its crew responded promptly and the aircraft was diverted.

DGCA bans one power bank model after Indigo scare

DGCA bans specific power bank on flights

The DGCA has also advised airlines to take appropriate measures to identify and prevent the carriage of the specified power bank

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