India • Jun 21, 2025

Indigo flight's emergency landing in Bengaluru

An Indigo flight from Guwahati to Chennai had to make an unexpected stop in Bengaluru on Thursday evening.
Bad weather forced the plane to change course, and with fuel running low, the crew decided it was safest to land at Kempegowda International Airport instead of pushing on to Chennai.

TL;DR

'Mayday' call for urgent landing

As fuel levels dropped, the pilot sent out a "mayday" call so ground teams could prepare for an urgent landing.
Thanks to fast action and clear communication between the crew and airport staff, the plane touched down safely at 8:20 pm—everyone onboard was okay.
It's a reminder of how teamwork and calm heads matter most during travel surprises.