Threat message in lav: IndiGo Mumbai-Phuket flight diverts to Chennai

NEW DELHI: IndiGo Mumbai-Phuket flight (6E 1089) on Thursday diverted to Chennai following a bomb threat message found in the lavatory of the aircraft. The Airbus A320 had taken off from Mumbai at 3.33 pm and was over the Bay of Bengal when the threat message was found. The pilots then decided to divert to Chennai, where the aircraft safely landed at 7.16 pm.

“IndiGo flight 6E 1089 operating from Mumbai to Phuket on 19 September 2025 was diverted to Chennai due to a security threat noticed onboard. As per the established protocol, relevant authorities were informed immediately and the flight will undergo necessary security checks in Chennai. Owing to night curfew at the Phuket airport, resumption of the journey has been scheduled for later in the night. We are making all efforts to minimize inconvenience to customers including offering them refreshments and sharing regular updates with them. As always, safety and security of our customers, crew and aircraft is our topmost priority,” said an IndiGo spokesperson.