The cabin crew of Dimapur-bound IndiGo aircraft quick response averted an untoward incident when a passenger’s power bank caught fire while the aircraft taxiing at Delhi airport, sources said.
According to PTI, the airline said in a statement that flight 6E 2107 operating from Delhi to Dimapur, Nagaland, on October 19 returned to bay due to a minor fire triggered by a passenger’s personal electronic equipment stored in the seat-back pocket on board.
Sources said, the incident took place when the aircraft was taxiing at the Delhi airport.
“The crew managed the situation quickly by diligently following the standard operating procedure, and the incident was controlled within seconds,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, the airline is set to offer flights to various international destinations from multiple domestic cities across the country.
On October 17, IndiGo announced its thrice-weekly, direct flights to Athens, departing from Mumbai and Delhi, effective January 23 and 24, 2026, respectively, according to the company’s release.
The inaugural flight on India’s first A321XLR will depart from Mumbai on January 23, 2026 and arrive in Athens on the same day. Similarly, for Greece, IndiGo’s flight connecting the two capital cities, Athens and Delhi, on January 24, 2026, will mark their first A321XLR operation. With this, IndiGo forays into long-range narrow-body operations and also becomes the only Indian carrier to offer direct flights between India and Greece.
The release said, “Powered by India’s first Airbus A321XLR, these routes mark a bold step in IndiGo’s international strategy, not just highlighting its evolution as a global airline, but also its role in connecting India to key destinations across the world. Athens is emerging as a much sought-after European destination, and IndiGo, by introducing direct connectivity from Mumbai and Delhi, is poised to unlock this potential by being the only Indian carrier catering to this growing demand.”
