An IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Chennai faced an emergency on Tuesday. Crew detected smoke inside the aircraft while it taxied towards the runway. The airline immediately stopped flight 6E 6017. Staff evacuated all passengers and crew without delay. An IndiGo spokesperson confirmed that everyone remained safe. The airline moved all passengers back to the terminal.

“On 26 May 2026, while IndiGo flight 6E 6017 from Bengaluru to Chennai was taxing out to runway for departure, smoke was noticed in the aircraft. In the interest of safety, an immediate evacuation was carried out and all the relevant authorities were informed,” the spokesperson said.

The spokesperson added that the airline quickly arranged help for passengers.

“All customers and crew are safe and have been moved to the terminal, where they are being attended to by our teams to ensure their well-being. An alternate aircraft has been arranged to operate the flight which will depart shortly and refreshments are being served to the customers to ease their wait time. At IndiGo, the safety of our customers and crew remains our top priority, "IndiGo Spokesperson further added.

Airline Arranges Replacement Flight

IndiGo arranged another aircraft to complete the Bengaluru to Chennai route. Staff also provided refreshments to passengers. The airline acted quickly to reduce delays and ensure safety.

DGCA Issues New Health Safety Rules For Airlines

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation issued new instructions to airlines on Monday. It acted after the World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

The order, dated May 22, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued standard operating procedures for health safety. The DGCA also warned that nearby countries like South Sudan face a high risk of infection spread.