New Delhi, March 9 -- An IndiGo flight, 6E 033, bound for Manchester and operated using a leased Boeing 787 aircraft, returned to Delhi on Monday. It cited "last-minute airspace restrictions", noting the changing situation in and around the Middle East could lead to some of its flights taking longer routes or being diverted.

There were certain restrictions as the aircraft approached Eritrean airspace, according to PTI citing sources.

"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 working with the relevant authorities to explore the possibilities of resuming the journey. As always, safety and security of our c...