Air India Phuket-Delhi flight turbulence injures 12 passengers and crew

Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi encountered brief cruise turbulence and a momentary altitude change. Ten passengers and two cabin crew sustained minor injuries and received precautionary medical assessments after the A320 landed safely in Delhi.

— Filed Tue, 4 Aug, 2026, 14:28 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

Air India’s Phuket-Delhi flight AI2379 encountered brief cruise turbulence, causing a momentary altitude change. Twelve people, including 10 passengers and two crew members, sustained minor injuries; affected individuals received precautionary medical assessment after the aircraft landed safely in Delhi.

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