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IndiGo London-Mumbai Flight Nightmare: Diverted to Cairo, Passengers Stranded for Hours

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News18•09-03-2026, 21:29

IndiGo London-Mumbai Flight Nightmare: Diverted to Cairo, Passengers Stranded for Hours

•IndiGo flight 6E2 from London to Mumbai was diverted to Cairo, Egypt, due to sudden Middle East airspace closure.
•Hundreds of Indian passengers, including small children and the elderly, were stranded for hours at Cairo International Airport.
•The primary reason for the prolonged delay was the crew's expired Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) as per international aviation rules.
•Passengers could not leave the airport premises due to the lack of Egyptian visas, compounding their distress.
•The incident highlights how geopolitical tensions and strict aviation regulations severely impact international travel.

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