Air India Phuket-Delhi flight encounters turbulence; a few passengers, crew sustain minor injuries
The airline said the aircraft landed safely in Delhi and all passengers and crew disembarked without incident
On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, an Air India flight from Phuket in Thailand to New Delhi experienced unexpected turbulence mid-journey. Several passengers and crew members were reported to have sustained minor injuries as a result. The aircraft landed safely in Delhi, and all individuals disembarked without incident. Air India confirmed that flight AI2379 encountered a "brief in-flight turbulence-related event" during the cruise phase of the journey, leading to a temporary change in altitude.
Despite the turbulence, there were no serious injuries reported. A handful of passengers and crew members required medical assessment and were taken to a nearby hospital for precautionary examination and care by Air India's airport team and medical personnel.
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