7 passengers, crew on Air India London-Mumbai flight fall sick, regulator informed
At least two crew members and five passengers reported feeling dizzy and nauseous during different phases of the Mumbai-bound Air India flight AI-130 from London, the airline's spokesperson said.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.- Ends
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