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5 passengers, 2 crew fall ill on Air India flight, food poisoning suspected
A suspected case of food poisoning disrupted Air India 's flight AI 130 from London Heathrow to Mumbai on Monday, leaving at least five passengers and two crew members ill mid-air, according to a report by The Times of India.
Initially, it was reported that as many as 11 people, including six cabin crew members, had fallen ill. However, Air India clarified to The Hindustan Times that the number stood at seven — five passengers and two crew members.
Passengers began experiencing symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, and general discomfort during various phases of the long-haul flight. Upon landing safely in Mumbai, two passengers and two crew members still reported feeling unwell. They were promptly taken to the airport's medical facility for further evaluation and later discharged after receiving treatment.
Cause under investigation
While the airline has yet to confirm the root cause, an internal source pointed toward food poisoning as the most likely explanation. The source added that while symptoms like dizziness can sometimes result from cabin depressurisation — which affects oxygen levels and usually triggers oxygen masks — there were no signs of such an event on this flight.
'The absence of oxygen mask deployment suggests this was not a depressurisation issue,' the source told The Hindustan Times. 'Food poisoning remains the primary suspect.'
Air India issues statement
Confirming the incident, Air India issued a statement saying, 'On board flight AI-130 from London Heathrow to Mumbai, five passengers and two crew reported feeling dizzy and nauseous during different phases of the flight. The flight landed safely in Mumbai where our medical teams were ready to provide immediate medical assistance.
'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,' it said.
The airline further emphasised that passenger safety remains a top priority and assured that a thorough internal review is underway.
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