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IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Jaipur After Passenger Falls Ill
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 09:32 PM
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An IndiGo flight arriving from Surat was forced to land at Jaipur Airport on Wednesday after a passenger’s health deteriorated mid‑air.
A scheduled IndiGo service from Surat to Jaipur was diverted for an emergency landing at Jaipur Airport on Wednesday after a passenger reported severe health issues during the flight. The aircraft, operating under flight number (details not disclosed), was cruising at altitude when cabin crew received the medical alert.
Airport officials cleared the runway promptly and emergency medical teams were on standby as the plane touched down safely. The passenger was transferred to a nearby hospital for further evaluation, while other travelers remained on board.
IndiGo released a statement confirming that the situation was handled in coordination with airport authorities and that the flight resumed normal operations after the medical assistance was provided. No other injuries were reported.
Airport officials cleared the runway promptly and emergency medical teams were on standby as the plane touched down safely. The passenger was transferred to a nearby hospital for further evaluation, while other travelers remained on board.
IndiGo released a statement confirming that the situation was handled in coordination with airport authorities and that the flight resumed normal operations after the medical assistance was provided. No other injuries were reported.