Air India says 12 injured after Phuket-Delhi flight encounters turbulence
Tata-owned Air India said flight AI2379 encountered brief cruise turbulence en route from Phuket to Delhi and landed safely. Twelve passengers and crew were injured, with some taken for precautionary medical assessment; passenger accounts cited higher injury estimates.
Tata-owned Air India said Phuket-Delhi flight AI2379 encountered brief cruise turbulence and landed safely in Delhi. Twelve passengers and crew were injured, with some taken for precautionary medical assessment. A passenger alleged broader injuries and said legal action would be pursued.
Why this matters
The incident adds a passenger-safety development to Air India's recent network and operations activity, including a Baku codeshare with Azerbaijan Airlines and exploration of eVTOLs for time-critical medical logistics.
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