BENGALURU — Passengers aboard an IndiGo flight were evacuated following a smoke scare at Kempegowda International Airport here, according to reports. The incident prompted airline staff and airport authorities to initiate emergency evacuation protocols as a precautionary measure.
The evacuation was carried out swiftly, with passengers being guided off the aircraft through standard emergency procedures. Aviation safety regulations mandate immediate action whenever smoke is detected on an aircraft, whether on the ground or in flight, to prevent potential fire hazards and ensure passenger safety.
IndiGo, India's largest domestic carrier by market share, operates hundreds of flights daily across the country. Smoke detection incidents, while uncommon, are treated with utmost seriousness by airlines and aviation regulators. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) requires comprehensive investigation of all such events to determine the source and prevent recurrence.
The carrier has faced increased scrutiny in recent months over various operational issues, though it maintains a generally strong safety record. Details regarding the number of passengers onboard, the flight's destination, and the exact cause of the smoke were not immediately available. Airport operations were reportedly not significantly disrupted by the incident.