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All 13 passengers injured in Phuket-Delhi flight incident discharged: Air India

All 13 passengers injured in Phuket-Delhi flight incident discharged: Air India

Air India on Wednesday said that all 13 passengers who were admitted to hospital after the incident involving flight Phuket-Delhi flight AI2379 have now been discharged. In an update issued at 3.30 pm on Wednesday, the airline said four crew members remain in hospital and continue to receive medical treatment. Flight AI2379, operated by an Airbus A320neo, was carrying 137 passengers and eight crew members when the incident occurred on August 4. Following the incident, 13 passengers and four crew members were taken to hospital for treatment. Air India said all injured passengers have since been discharged, while the four crew members remain under medical supervision. Air India providing support The airline said its teams continue to remain at the hospitals and are in regular contact with those affected. According to Air India, staff are providing all necessary assistance and support to injured passengers, crew members and their families. Air India said the safety and well-being of its passengers and crew remain its highest priority. The airline added that it will continue to support everyone …

Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encounters turbulence, passengers injured

Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encounters turbulence, passengers injured

An Air India flight operating from Phuket to Delhi encountered a brief episode of turbulence during its journey on Monday, causing a temporary change in altitude and leaving a small number of passengers and crew members with minor injuries. The airline said flight AI2379 landed safely at Delhi airport and all passengers and crew members disembarked without further incident. Air India described the incident as a brief turbulence-related event that resulted in a momentary change in altitude. “Air India confirms that flight AI2379, operating from Phuket to Delhi on 4 August, experienced a brief in-flight turbulence-related event during cruise, resulting in a momentary change in altitude,” an Air India spokesperson said. “The aircraft landed safely in Delhi and all passengers and crew have safely disembarked,” the spokesperson added. Passengers with minor injuries shifted for medical evaluation The airline said there were no reports of serious injuries following the turbulence. However, a small number of passengers and crew members sustained minor injuries and were taken to a medical facility at the airport for precautionary examination and …