An Air India flight from Phuket, Thailand, to New Delhi encountered severe turbulence during cruise on Tuesday, causing a brief change in altitude and leaving a small number of passengers and crew members with minor injuries.
The flight landed safely at Delhi airport, where those requiring medical attention were taken to a medical facility for precautionary examination. Air India said there were no reports of any serious injuries.
Visuals from the airport showed ambulances stationed outside the terminal gate, with several passengers being assisted in wheelchairs, while others with bandages on their heads were taken for medical evaluation.
In a statement, the airline said flight AI2379 experienced a “brief in-flight turbulence-related event” while en route to Delhi.
“Air India confirms that flight AI2379, operating from Phuket to Delhi on 4 August, experienced a brief in-flight turbulence-related event during cruise, resulting in a momentary change in altitude,” the airline said.
Air India said the aircraft landed safely in Delhi and all passengers and crew disembarked without incident.
“There have been no serious injuries as of now. A small number of passengers and crew members with minor injuries requiring medical assessment have been taken to a medical facility at the airport for precautionary examination and care by Air India’s airport team and medical personnel,” the spokesperson added.
The airline said the safety and well-being of its passengers and crew remain its highest priority and that it is extending all necessary assistance to those affected.
“We are providing all necessary support to those affected and are cooperating fully with the relevant authorities as part of the investigation,” the airline added.
