Bee Swarm Grounds IndiGo Flight: Jaipur Trip Delayed
An IndiGo flight from Surat to Jaipur faced an unusual delay on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Flight 6E-784 was held up for over an hour due to an unexpected obstacle: a large swarm of bees.
The bees had congregated near the luggage door of the aircraft, preventing boarding and departure. Initial attempts to remove the bees using smoke proved unsuccessful.
The fire department was called in to handle the situation. Their intervention eventually led to the bees dispersing, allowing the flight to finally take off.
This incident highlights the unpredictable nature of air travel and the resourcefulness required to handle unforeseen circumstances. The disruption caused significant inconvenience to passengers, underscoring the need for robust contingency plans to manage such unusual events at airports nationwide.
