Swift Evacuation on IndiGo Flight Due to Smoke Alert

Over 230 passengers were evacuated from an IndiGo flight at Bengaluru airport after smoke was detected. All passengers and crew are safe, and arrangements were made for their well-being. An alternate aircraft was provided for the continued journey to Chennai.

More than 230 people were evacuated from an IndiGo aircraft after smoke was detected in the cabin at the Bengaluru airport on Tuesday evening, according to sources.

In a statement, IndiGo said all customers and crew are safe and have been moved to the terminal, where they are being attended to by its teams to ensure their well-being.

''On 26 May 2026, while IndiGo flight 6E 6017 from Bengaluru to Chennai was taxing out to the 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 airline said.

The sources said there were more than 230 people on board the A321 aircraft.

An alternate aircraft has been arranged to operate the flight, the airline said.

Further details about the incident could not be ascertained.