An IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Phuket was diverted to Chennai on Friday after a security threat was detected onboard, the airline said in an official statement.
Flight 6E 1089, which took off from Mumbai, was heading to the Phuket in Thailand when the issue arose. Following standard safety protocols, the crew immediately alerted the relevant officials, and the flight was diverted to Chennai for precautionary security checks.
All passengers were safely deboarded in Chennai, where the aircraft was undergoing security inspections by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and the police.
An IndiGo spokesperson said, “IndiGo flight 6E 1089 operating from Mumbai to Phuket on 19 September 2025 was diverted to Chennai due to a security threat noticed onboard. As per the established protocol, relevant authorities were informed immediately and the flight will undergo necessary security checks in Chennai. Owing to night curfew at the Phuket airport, resumption of the journey has been scheduled for later in the night. We are making all efforts to minimize inconvenience to customers including offering them refreshments and sharing regular updates with them. As always, safety and security of our customers, crew and aircraft is our topmost priority.”
