General · 9 March 2026
IndiGo’s London–Mumbai Flight Forced to Land in Cairo — What Went Wrong Mid-Air?
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An IndiGo flight from London Heathrow to Mumbai was unexpectedly diverted to Cairo after issues arose while entering Eritrean airspace, forcing the crew to exceed regulated flight duty time limits. The aircraft had already been airborne for several hours before the diversion decision. Passengers were provided hotel accommodation and visas in Cairo while the crew completed mandatory rest requirements. The airline plans to resume the journey after the rest period, highlighting how geopolitical airspace restrictions are increasingly disrupting international flight routes.
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