A spokesperson for IndiGo confirmed that flight 6E 6271, which was headed to Manohar International Airport in Goa, was diverted to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, following standard operating procedures.
“The aircraft will undergo necessary checks and maintenance before resuming operations. An alternative aircraft has been arranged for completing the journey, which will depart shortly with the customers,” the IndiGo spokesperson said, as per news agency ANI.
An alternative aircraft has been arranged for completing the journey, which will depart shortly with the customers, the IndiGo spokesperson added.
Earlier in the day, IndiGo’s flight 6E 2482 from Delhi to Patna performed a go-around during its initial landing attempt at Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport. Carrying 173 passengers, the aircraft aborted the first landing due to an unstabilised approach and safely landed on the second attempt.
“It was a normal and safe manoeuver. The pilot opted for the go-around to ensure a stable landing approach,” a source familiar with the matter said, as per PTI.Separately, on July 9, IndiGo flight 6E 5009 from Patna to Delhi was forced to return mid-air after a bird strike. All passengers were offered refreshments, full refunds, or rebookings.
“We are doing our best to minimise inconvenience… Safety and security of our customers and crew remains our topmost priority,” the airline’s spokesperson told news agency PTI.
