Mid-Air Turbulence Hits Delhi-Sydney Flight of Air India; Seven Passengers Injured

Mid-air turbulence caused minor injuries to at least seven passengers traveling on board Air India’s Delhi-Sydney flight, AI 302, on Tuesday.

A statement from Air India spokesperson said, “Air India’s flight AI 302 of May 16, 2023, operating from Delhi to Sydney encountered turbulence mid-air leading to discomfort to the passengers on board. The flight landed safely in Sydney and three passengers availed medical assistance on arrival, none of whom required hospitalisation. This onboard incident has been reported to the relevant authorities as a standard practice.”

Air India’s cabin crew, assisted by a doctor and nurse, travelling in the flight as passengers, provided first aid to the injured during the flight.

After the flight landed in Sydney in the early hours of Wednesday, Air India’s airport manager arranged for medical assistance, which only three passengers availed. No one was hospitalized.