Engine on fire, exit jammed, botched evacuation: How the SWISS Delhi–Zurich flight horror unfolded

A Swiss International Air Lines flight aborted take-off at Delhi airport due to an engine fire, leading to a chaotic evacuation. A senior executive described the incident as “complete mismanagement” on the ground, citing issues with emergency response, passenger accounting, and hotel arrangements. The airline crew, however, was praised for their handling of the situation onboard.