IndiGo Flight From UAE To Delhi Diverted To Muscat Over Technical Issue; Airline Issues Statement

An IndiGo flight travelling from Abu Dhabi to Delhi was diverted to Muscat airport in Oman early Monday morning due to a technical issue.

Confirming the incident, an IndiGo spokesperson attributed the diversion to a technical issue and assured that necessary arrangements are being made to facilitate the passengers’ onward journey.

“IndiGo flight 6E 1406 operating from Abu Dhabi to Delhi, was diverted to Muscat due to a technical issue. The aircraft will be back in operations after necessary maintenance. The customers have been offered hotel accommodation in Muscat and alternative arrangements are being made to facilitate their journey to destination. We regret the inconvenience caused to the passengers,” the IndiGo spokesperson stated.

According to a report by The Times of India, passengers onboard noticed vibrations in the aircraft immediately after takeoff.

Describing the sequence of events, a passenger from the flight, which carried 129 passengers and six crew members, mentioned a delay of 40 minutes during takeoff.

“Even at take off time, the aircraft was vibrating a lot. Some passengers seated in the emergency exit row heard noise as if a door was getting open and shut. For the next one hour, the seat belt sign was not switched off and everyone remained seated. Subsequently, the pilot announced there’s some technical problem and that we were diverting to Muscat,” the passenger recounted.