Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi lands safely after turbulence injures passengers and crew

Air India’s AI 2379 encountered brief turbulence while cruising from Phuket to Delhi, causing minor injuries to a small number of passengers and crew. The aircraft landed safely in Delhi, and those affected were taken for precautionary medical assessment.

— Filed Tue, 4 Aug, 2026, 15:33 IST · Source NDTV Profit · Updated

Air India’s Phuket-Delhi flight AI 2379 encountered brief turbulence during cruise, causing minor injuries to a small number of passengers and crew. The aircraft landed safely in Delhi, with affected individuals taken for precautionary medical assessment.

Why this matters

The incident follows recent Air India signals reporting 12 injuries on the Phuket-Delhi route, while the airline also explores eVTOLs for time-critical medical logistics in India.

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