A Dubai-bound SpiceJet flight from Madurai was diverted to Chennai on Monday following a mid-air technical issue, the airline confirmed.

Flight SG23, which was carrying 160 passengers and seven crew members, landed safely at Chennai airport without incident.

Safe landing After ‘Technical Glitch’

SpiceJet said the flight was diverted as a precautionary measure after a technical snag was detected during the journey. “On October 27, 2025, SpiceJet flight SG 23 operating from Madurai to Dubai was diverted to Chennai due to a technical issue. The aircraft made a normal landing and not an emergency landing. Passengers were deplaned normally,” a spokesperson for the airline said in a press statement.

Airport authorities confirmed that the aircraft landed safely, and all passengers disembarked

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