Dubai-Bound SpiceJet Flight SG 23 Safely Diverted to Chennai Following Mid-Air Technical Issue

A SpiceJet flight SG 23 traveling from Madurai to Dubai was diverted to Chennai on October 27, 2025, after crew detected a technical issue mid-air. The aircraft carrying 160 passengers made a normal landing at Chennai airport, where passengers disembarked safely. The airline emphasized it was not an emergency landing situation.

Dubai-Bound SpiceJet Flight Diverted To Chennai After Technical Issue

The airline confirmed that the aircraft performed a normal landing, not an emergency one.

Chennai:

A SpiceJet flight heading to Dubai from Madurai was redirected to Chennai on Monday after encountering a technical issue, according to airport sources and airline representatives.

The problem was identified while the aircraft was in flight, leading to a safe landing at Chennai airport. The flight was carrying 160 passengers, sources reported.

A SpiceJet spokesperson stated, "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."

Source: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/dubai-bound-spicejet-flight-diverted-to-chennai-after-technical-issue-9523677