Days after Air India plane crash, Chennai-bound IndiGo flight with 168 passengers issues 'Mayday' call due to...; diverted to Bengaluru

Saturday, 21 June 2025
An IndiGo flight from Guwahati to Chennai, with 168 passengers aboard, made an emergency landing at the Bengaluru international airport on Thursday after the captain gave a 'Mayday' call. Mayday is a distress call issued by aircraft, indicating a life-threatening situation. Read on to know more.

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