In a statement, an Air India spokesperson said flight AI2379 experienced a “brief in-flight turbulence-related event” while en route to Delhi. File.
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Some passengers and crew members on Air India’s Phuket-Delhi flight sustained minor injuries after the aircraft encountered in-flight turbulence on Tuesday (August 4, 2026). The aircraft landed safely in Delhi.
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The aircraft encountered turbulence during the cruise phase that resulted “in a momentary change in altitude,” the airline said.
It also clarified that there were no serious injuries to anyone on board.
“There have been no serious injuries as of now. A small number of passengers and crew members with minor injuries requiring medical assessment have been taken to a medical facility at the airport for precautionary examination and care by Air India’s airport team and medical personnel,” an Air India spokesperson said.
Published – August 04, 2026 02:13 pm IST
