New Delhi, March 9 -- IndiGo flight 6E 033 from Delhi to Manchester was forced to return to Delhi after being airborne for nearly eight hours due to sudden airspace restrictions over West Asia.

The airline prioritised safety, citing "last-minute airspace restrictions" as the reason. IndiGo is working with authorities to explore resuming the journey. Passengers' safety and security remain the top priority.

As per the Indigo source, "Due to the evolving situation in and around the Middle East, some of our flights may take longer routes or experience diversions. Our flight 6E 033 operating from Delhi to Manchester had to return to its origin due to last-minute airspace restrictions, owing to the ongoing situation in West Asia. We are worki...