Air India crew, 5 passengers fall sick midair, food poisoning suspected
PTC News Desk: At least two crew members and five passengers fell ill midair during different phases of the Mumbai-bound Air India flight AI-130 from London, the airline’s spokesperson said. The people on board were reportedly feeling dizzy and nauseous during the journey.
Despite the health scare, the Boeing 777 plane continued its journey and landed safely in Mumbai, where medical teams were already present.
"After landing, two passengers and two cabin crew, who continued to feel unwell, were taken to the medical room for further examination and were later discharged. We are investigating the incident and have duly notified the regulator, the Air India spokesperson further stated.
The cause of the illness has not been ascertained yet.
However according to a report citing senior airline official claimed fod poisoning to be a probable cause behind the incidents. However, the official also highlighted that the pilots, who are served the same food after passengers, didn't report any uneasiness.
- With inputs from agencies
