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Air India Pilot Undergoes Confirmatory Test Following Phuket-Delhi Altitude Incident
✍️ Daily Pioneer
🗓 10 Aug 2026, 10:10 AM
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An Air India pilot is scheduled for a confirmatory medical examination after an altitude anomaly was reported on a flight between Phuket and Delhi.
A flight operated by Air India from Phuket to Delhi experienced an altitude anomaly that prompted a review of the pilot’s medical fitness. The airline has arranged for the pilot to undergo a confirmatory medical examination to verify his health status. Air India officials stated that the pilot’s safety record remains unblemished and that the investigation is part of routine compliance procedures. The outcome of the test will determine whether the pilot can resume duties on future flights.