An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai diverted to Hyderabad on October 11 after smoke was detected from a passenger's personal electronic device, the airline said. The crew brought the situation under control and the plane landed safely. News reports identify a power bank, though IndiGo's quoted statement does not. The incident is a reminder to keep spare lithium batteries in carry-on baggage and alert crew immediately if a device smokes or overheats.
Key facts
- IndiGo's Delhi–Chennai flight 6E 6115 diverted to Hyderabad on October 11 and landed safely.
- The airline described smoke from a personal electronic device; outlets reported a power bank.
- The FAA says power banks belong in carry-on baggage and crew should be alerted immediately to smoke or overheating.
Timeline
IndiGo said flight 6E 6115 diverted on October 11 after smoke was detected from a customer's personal electronic device. The crew responded, and the pilots landed safely at Hyderabad, according to the airline statement reported by Hindustan Times. The Indian Express and other outlets described the item as a power bank. The airline's quoted statement did not identify the precise device or its cause of failure.
A smoking device is an immediate cabin safety issue. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration says spare lithium batteries, including power banks, must travel in carry-on baggage so they remain accessible, and passengers should tell crew immediately if a battery or device overheats, expands, smokes or burns.
No wider service disruption or rule change has been established from this single incident.
What happened on flight 6E 6115
IndiGo said its Delhi–Chennai flight diverted to Hyderabad on October 11 after smoke was detected from a passenger's personal electronic device. Cabin crew responded and the aircraft landed safely. The Indian Express and Hindustan Times reported a power bank was involved, but the airline's quoted statement did not identify the item that specifically. The exact device and cause remain unconfirmed in that statement.
The rule passengers can use
The FAA says spare lithium batteries, portable chargers and power banks must be carried in hand baggage, not checked baggage. If a carry-on is gate-checked, remove those items and keep them in the cabin. The agency says to alert crew immediately if a battery or device overheats, swells, smokes or burns. Follow crew instructions rather than trying to handle the event alone. Rules on battery size and use can differ by carrier and country, so check your operating airline before travel.
What are you still wondering?
Answers will use this briefing and its cited sources.Sources and further reading
01Hindustan Times — IndiGo statement and diversion↗02The Indian Express — IndiGo flight diverts↗03FAA PackSafe — Lithium batteries↗04FAA — Lithium batteries in baggage↗Questions, answered.
What is the short version?
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai diverted to Hyderabad on October 11 after smoke was detected from a passenger's personal electronic device, the airline said. The crew brought the situation under control and the plane landed safely. News reports identify a power bank, though IndiGo's quoted statement does not. The incident is a reminder to keep spare lithium batteries in carry-on baggage and alert crew immediately if a device smokes or overheats.
Why does this matter now?
A smoking device is an immediate cabin safety issue. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration says spare lithium batteries, including power banks, must travel in carry-on baggage so they remain accessible, and passengers should tell crew immediately if a battery or device overheats, expands, smokes or burns.
What should readers watch next?
No wider service disruption or rule change has been established from this single incident.
