IndiGo says ‘last-minute airspace restrictions’ led Manchester-bound flight to return to Delhi amid Middle East conflict

An IndiGo flight, 6E 033, bound for Manchester and operated using a leased Boeing 787 aircraft, returned to Delhi on Monday. It cited “last-minute airspace restrictions”, noting the changing situation in and around the Middle East could lead to some of its flights taking longer routes or being diverted.

There were certain restrictions as the aircraft approached Eritrean airspace, according to PTI citing sources.