Tamil Nadu-Singapore IndiGo flight diverted to Indonesia due to burning smell in cabin
A Singapore-bound IndiGo flight from Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu was diverted to Kualanamu airport, Medan (Indonesia) due to a burning smell in the cabin, the airline informed on Wednesday. The incident took place on Tuesday.
According to the airline, the flight was held at Kualanamu for detailed inspection.
IndiGo, without sharing specific details such as the number of passengers on board, what time the passengers will be flown, etc., said that an alternate aircraft is being flown to Kualanamu to fly the stranded passengers to their destination.
"A320ceo operating 6E-1007 from Tiruchirappalli to Singapore was diverted to Kualanamu airport, Medan (Indonesia). During cruise there was a burning smell noted in the cabin by the crew," the airline said.
The pilot followed procedures and diverted the flight to the nearest airport, Kualanamu. The aircraft landed safely, it added.
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