IndiGo Flight Diversion Triggers Chaos, Passengers Stranded in Kolkata

Brief By Newsbrief / 11:27 AM on 27 Dec 2025

An IndiGo flight from Hyderabad to Darbhanga carrying over 100 passengers was diverted to Kolkata due to poor weather over Bihar. Passengers protested after being left without clear onward arrangements. Videos showed heated arguments with airline staff. IndiGo said the diversion was mandatory for safety, adding that further travel plans would be communicated later.