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Daily Mirror
3 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Air India in fresh blow as five passengers suffer horrifying symptoms mid-flight
Five passenger on board an Air India flight from London to Mumbai have fallen ill after experiencing some scary symptoms on board the jet. The flight on Monday also saw two more passengers and two crew members fall ill after landing in India, and needed medical assistance from teams on the ground. All nine people from flight AI 130 suffered with nausea and dizziness, which was believed to have been caused by a decrease in cabin pressure. The airline confirmed the incident, saying that five passengers and two crew members took ill. Two passengers and two crew members continued to feel ill after the flight landed in Mumbai. They received medical assistance and were later discharged. The cause of the incident is under investigation, the airline said. An Air India source, speaking to the Hindustan Times anonymously, said the passengers and crew fell sick due to slow decompression, or a gradual decrease in cabin pressure. They added: "A few of them were taken to the medical room (at Mumbai's Terminal 2) in wheelchairs." The sources added that the pilots were not affected by the sickness that gripped multiple passengers and crew. An Air India spokeswoman said: "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." On Thursday, June 12, a total of 270 people, including all but one of the 242 passengers on board, died when the Air India Boeing Dreamliner plane plummeted to the ground in Ahmedabad, India after just 40 seconds in the air. Authorities have since launched a probe into what caused the crash - and are now said to have found evidence that an emergency generator may have the aircraft's primary power source at the time it went down. One leading theory is that the plane suffered a dual engine failure, though what triggered this is yet to be determined. The reported activation of an emergency generator, known as a ram air turbine, could suggest that there were problems with the engines at the time the plane took off. It comes after British families of Air India crash victims were said to be facing "pain and frustration" over delays in the identification and repatriation of their relatives. Relatives of Akeel Nanabawa, his wife Hannaa Vorajee and their four-year-old daughter Sara Nanabawa, who died in the crash, said they felt "utterly abandoned" by the UK Government and called for more support on the ground in India.
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Air India health scare: Passengers fall ill, cabin crew collapses at 35,000 feet; experts cite anxiety and hypoxia as factor
In another shocking incident, at least 11 individuals, including six cabin crew members, felt ill, dizzy and nauseated on an Air India flight from London to Mumbai on Monday, reported ToI. According to Air India, the airline confirmed the incident but said only five passengers and two crew members fell ill. The flight AI-130 was operated with a Boeing 777 aircraft. The aircraft that is under increased scrutiny after the Ahmedabad plane crash is the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Cause of illness on the Air India flight from London to Mumbai As per the report, the cause of illness is currently being investigated. However, poor oxygen supply can lead to hypoxia, which can lead to nausea and dizziness on the flight. While food poisoning is also suspected in the incident. A source explained that a cabin depressurisation issue might lead to reduced oxygen levels in the passenger cabin, triggering oxygen masks to deploy from the overhead panel. However, since the masks did not drop during this flight, a pressurisation problem is unlikely. The source suggested that food poisoning is a more probable cause. Air India issues statement on the incident Air India said in a statement, "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." Anxiety plays an important role after the recent Air India plane crash During an Air India flight from London to Mumbai, 11 passengers reportedly fell ill mid-air. "It is a known fact that high altitudes can lead to dizziness because of low oxygen levels and even some changes in the cabin pressure," says Dr Manjusha Agarwal, Senior Consultant Internal Medicine, Gleneagles Hospital Parel, Mumbai. "Hence, at high altitudes, there can be reduced oxygen saturation, and one can experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea and vomiting, and even shortness of breath," added Dr. Agarwal. It is imperative to stay hydrated by drinking enough water, keep moving, and inform the crew at the earliest. "Remember, dehydration, inactivity, or anxiety during long-haul flights can worsen one's condition. So, stay vigilant!" suggests Dr. Agarwal. Food poisoning at 30,000 feet: Causes and prevention Food poisoning during air travel is a rare occurrence. However, there is a possibility that this can happen due to contaminated food, poor storage, or handling practices. "Risk factors include pre-prepared meals stored for long hours, improper refrigeration, and eating undercooked meat or dairy. Passengers with weaker immunity, like the elderly or young children, can fall sick," warns Dr Ahmed Khan, Internal Medicine, Consultant Diabetologist & Infectious Disease Specialist, Medicover Hospitals, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. Dr. Khan, "It is necessary to opt for freshly cooked or sealed food, avoid raw or uncooked items, and drink bottled water. Hand hygiene is important, so use a hand sanitiser before eating. In case one has a sensitive stomach, then it will be a good idea to carry light snacks from home."
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Business Standard
4 hours ago
- Health
- Business Standard
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.
India Today
7 hours ago
- Health
- India Today
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 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 advertisement
Scottish Sun
7 hours ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Air India chaos at 35,000 feet as ‘up to 11 passengers & crew fall ill with food poisoning' on 9-hour flight from London
MID-AIR HELL Air India chaos at 35,000 feet as 'up to 11 passengers & crew fall ill with food poisoning' on 9-hour flight from London Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) UP to 11 passengers and crew reportedly fell ill with food poisoning on a nine-hour Air India flight from London. Passengers said they felt dizzy and nauseous on the hellish flight to Mumbai on Monday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Up to 11 passengers and crew fell ill with food poisoning on a nine-hour Air India flight Air India confirmed the incident but said just five passengers and two crew members were ill. But earlier eyewitness accounts suggested as many as 11 people, including six crew, were affected. Air India said in a statement to Hindustan Times: "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. "Our medical experts were prepared to offer prompt medical aid after the airplane safely touched down in Mumbai. "Two passengers and two cabin staff members who were still feeling ill after landing were brought to the hospital room for additional testing before being released. We have informed the regulator and are looking into the incident." The Boeing 777 landed safely in Mumbai, with medical teams on standby. Two passengers and two crew members who still had symptoms after landing were rushed to the airport's medical facility for observation and tests and were later discharged. The airline has informed aviation regulators and says a full investigation is underway. Initial theories about a cabin pressurisation issue were dismissed, as oxygen masks did not deploy during the flight. An expert familiar with the situation noted that food poisoning is now considered a more plausible cause. Common symptoms like vertigo and queasiness can also result from low oxygen levels, but this scenario seems unlikely in this case. Interestingly, the flight's pilots were not affected. While they consume the same meals as passengers, standard aviation safety practices often include serving the commander and first officer food prepared in separate kitchens to reduce risk in such situations. The incident comes amid heightened scrutiny of in-flight safety protocols, particularly following a recent tragedy in Ahmedabad involving a Boeing 787—though a different aircraft model was involved in this case. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
