{
  "id": 297270,
  "title": "Why always Air India: Misinformation takes flight as airline meets turbulence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/why-always-air-india-misinformation-takes-flight-as-airline-meets",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-08T04:54:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/why-always-air-india-misinformation-takes-flight-as-airline-meets-turbulence-101786164876265.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An Air India flight from Phuket injured 17 passengers due to turbulence, sparking a barrage of complaints on social media. Many claimed the airline was responsible, despite the reality that turbulence is an unpredictable weather phenomenon beyond airline control. While some demanded boycotts or criticized the airline's safety record, aviation experts explained that seat belt usage and crew response are crucial for passenger safety. They emphasized that pilots and airlines cannot prevent turbulence, and modern aircraft can handle it. However, passengers must wear seat belts, especially during turbulence. The incident highlights the need for accurate information about air safety, as many social media users overlooked the uncontrollable nature of turbulence.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Air India flight from Phuket injured 17 passengers due to turbulence.",
    "Social media spread misinformation blaming the airline for turbulence.",
    "Experts explained turbulence is unpredictable and beyond airline control."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}