US Flight Turns Back To Delhi After Airspace Confusion

Article by Satya B Published on: 9:33 pm, 9 March 2026

An IndiGo flight from New Delhi to Manchester returned to its origin after flying for over eight hours due to airspace confusion near Eritrea. The aircraft turned back amid tensions in West Asia, making it a 14 hour journey for passengers before landing safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport.

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