An IndiGo flight travelling from Delhi to Chennai returned to the bay shortly before take-off on Friday after a warning message reading “DO NOT FLY 6E 6091” was reported, according to sources. The incident involved flight 6E 6091, which later resumed its journey after the threat was declared a hoax. The development prompted precautionary action at the airport, with the aircraft held for the necessary checks and clearance before being allowed to continue its scheduled flight.

Warning Message Reportedly Found in Aircraft Lavatory
According to sources, Air Traffic Control (ATC) received information about the message at around 3:30 PM. The aircraft had already pushed back from the bay and was preparing for take-off when the warning came to light. Following standard operating procedures, the take-off was aborted and the aircraft was brought back to the bay for further assessment. Sources said a note carrying the words “DO NOT FLY 6E 6091” was reportedly discovered in the aircraft’s rear lavatory. The incident was treated as a security concern, prompting the relevant authorities to assess the nature of the warning.

Threat Declared a Hoax, Flight Resumes Journey
The Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) was initially expected to take up the matter. However, sources said the message did not explicitly refer to a bomb and was therefore classified as a non-specific threat. The aircraft remained on the ground while the necessary procedures and security clearances were completed. The warning was subsequently declared a hoax, allowing the flight to continue its journey to Chennai. The incident highlights the precautionary procedures followed by aviation authorities when potentially threatening messages are reported. No further details about the origin of the note were provided in the information available.