Hyderabad, Oct. 14: An IndiGo flight from Hyderabad to Srinagar returned to its parking bay before take-off on Tuesday after officials learned that a passenger had packed a power bank in checked-in baggage.
Flight 6E 6409 was scheduled to depart at 12.15 pm with 173 passengers on board. The aircraft had been pushed back from Bay 12 and was taxiing when the information emerged, according to airport sources.
Officials brought the aircraft back to Bay 12 and initiated safety procedures.
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There was no immediate confirmation of a fire or injuries in the incident.
IndiGo Hyderabad-Srinagar Flight | Power Bank Rules and Recent IndiGo Incident
Under IndiGo’s baggage policy, passengers must carry power banks and spare lithium batteries in hand baggage only. They must also keep these devices within reach during the flight. Power banks are not permitted in checked-in baggage.
The incident comes days after another IndiGo flight diverted to Hyderabad following a reported power bank fire onboard.
On October 11, flight 6E 6115 from Delhi to Chennai landed safely at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport after smoke was detected from a passenger’s electronic device in the cabin. The airline said the crew responded promptly and the pilots diverted the aircraft under established safety procedures. No injuries were reported.
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The latest incident highlights the importance of following airline rules for carrying lithium battery devices. Such batteries can pose a fire risk if damaged or handled improperly.
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