Two Tirupati-Hyderabad IndiGo flights hit mid-air technical snags on same day, both cancelled

On Sunday evening, IndiGo flight 6E 6591 took off from Tirupati’s Renigunta Airport at 7:55 pm, bound for Hyderabad, as reported by India Today. But within minutes of takeoff, the Airbus A321 developed a technical issue. The aircraft circled the airspace near Venkatagiri for around 40 minutes before returning to Renigunta and landing safely at 8:30 pm.

The same aircraft had just arrived from Hyderabad at 7:05 pm and was back in service for the final return leg of the day.

There were 221 passengers onboard. Everyone was unharmed.


“A minor technical snag was detected on IndiGo flight 6E 6591 operating from Tirupati to Hyderabad on 20 July 2025. As a precautionary measure, the pilots decided to turn back and landed safely in Tirupati. The aircraft will undergo necessary checks before resuming operations, said an IndiGo spokesperson as per the company statement.

The statement also went on to say, "We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers and made all efforts to minimise it including offering them refreshments and hotel accommodation. All affected customers have been re-accommodated on the next available flights or given full refund against cancellation, as per their preference. At IndiGo, the safety of our customers and crew is our top priority."

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Morning flight on same route faced similar problem

Hours earlier, another IndiGo flight on the same route, 6E 2696, experienced a similar issue. That flight took off at 6:19 am from Tirupati but returned shortly after departure due to a technical problem detected by the crew.

It too circled the area for a short while before landing safely. No emergencies were declared, and all passengers were reported safe. The airline cancelled both services for the day.

Passengers affected by the disruption were advised to contact IndiGo for help with rescheduling or alternate travel options. An additional flight was arranged for 8:20 am the following morning to accommodate stranded passengers.

IndiGo has so far not commented publicly on either incident. The reason for the repeated faults remains unclear.

These back-to-back incidents come at a time when scrutiny around airline safety is already rising. Just over a month ago, on 12 June, an Air India aircraft crashed near Ahmedabad, killing more than 260 people. It has led to intense debate about maintenance standards and safety protocols across Indian carriers.

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu addressed the issue earlier on Sunday. He urged the public and press not to jump to conclusions before the final report is in.

“We will wait for the final report from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau before drawing conclusions,” he said.

The Minister also pushed back against speculative reporting by international media, adding, “I appeal to Western media not to speculate,” and praised the Indian authorities, noting, “The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has been able to decode the black box data in India.”