IndiGo regrets security breach after Indore-bound passenger reaches Nagpur

IndiGo stated that the passenger's baggage was retrieved from the Nagpur flight and was later connected to an Indore-bound flight 6E 509

IndiGo
IndiGo
ANI New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 15 2018 | 2:19 PM IST

The IndiGo on Monday expressed regret after its passenger, who was supposed to travel to Indore, landed in Nagpur.

In a statement, the airline said that the matter is being investigated by the safety department.

It said that the passenger of flight 6E 656 (DEL-IDR) wrongly boarded the flight 6E 774 and further travelled to Nagpur, after boarding wrong coach.

"IndiGo regrets security breach intercepted by IndiGo security staff on flight 6E774 (DEL-NAG), wherein a passenger of flight 6E 656 (DEL-IDR) wrongly boarded the flight 6E 774 and further traveled to Nagpur, after boarding wrong coach," the statement read.

The airline further stated that the passenger's baggage was retrieved from the Nagpur flight and he was later connected to an Indore-bound flight 6E 509.

"The security personnel involved have been taken off roaster till IndiGo's internal enquiry in the matter is completed," the statement added.

"At IndiGo, security and safety of the passengers, crew and the aircraft are the top priority and which cannot be compromised with. The matter is being investigated by the safety department," the airline said.

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Jan 15 2018 | 2:19 PM IST

Next Story