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Air India Flight from Phuket to Delhi Hits Severe Turbulence; Passengers Thrown into Air
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 06 Aug 2026, 12:48 PM
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An Air India flight bound for Delhi from Phuket experienced sudden turbulence, causing several passengers to be thrown into the air. A viral video shows the incident and has sparked concern over flight safety.
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered severe turbulence during its cruise phase, leaving several passengers and crew members momentarily airborne. A video that circulated on social media shows passengers being tossed and a few falling toward the cabin floor before the crew quickly secured the cabin.
The airline’s cabin crew responded swiftly, issuing a safety brief and instructing passengers to fasten seatbelts. Flight attendants also helped those who were injured or disoriented.
Air India has not yet released an official statement, but the airline’s safety team is reportedly reviewing the incident. Aviation authorities are expected to investigate the turbulence event to determine if any procedural changes are needed.
Passengers who survived the episode have expressed relief that no serious injuries were reported, though the incident has raised questions about in‑flight safety protocols during sudden turbulence.
The airline’s cabin crew responded swiftly, issuing a safety brief and instructing passengers to fasten seatbelts. Flight attendants also helped those who were injured or disoriented.
Air India has not yet released an official statement, but the airline’s safety team is reportedly reviewing the incident. Aviation authorities are expected to investigate the turbulence event to determine if any procedural changes are needed.
Passengers who survived the episode have expressed relief that no serious injuries were reported, though the incident has raised questions about in‑flight safety protocols during sudden turbulence.