Air India flight AI2379, traveling from Phuket to Delhi, encountered significant in-flight turbulence, leading to a sudden change in altitude and resulting in minor injuries to at least 10 passengers. The airline confirmed the incident, stating that all passengers and crew were safely disembarked upon arrival in Delhi. Air India reiterated its commitment to passenger safety and is cooperating with authorities in the investigation into the turbulence event.

Air India flight AI2379, traveling from Phuket to Delhi, encountered significant in-flight turbulence, leading to a sudden change in altitude and resulting in minor injuries to at least 10 passengers. The airline confirmed the incident, stating that all passengers and crew were safely disembarked upon arrival in Delhi. Air India reiterated its commitment to passenger safety and is cooperating with authorities in the investigation into the turbulence event.

Air India flight AI2379, traveling from Phuket to Delhi, encountered significant in-flight turbulence, leading to a sudden change in altitude and resulting in minor injuries to at least 10 passengers. The airline confirmed the incident, stating that all passengers and crew were safely disembarked upon arrival in Delhi. Air India reiterated its commitment to passenger safety and is cooperating with authorities in the investigation into the turbulence event.

At least 10 passengers on an Air India flight going from Phuket to Delhi were injured after turbulence caused it to suddenly drop in altitude. Air India confirmed that the flight AI2379 operating from Phuket to Delhi in August experienced an in-flight turbulence-related event during a cruise.

The turbulence caused the aircraft to change altitude briefly, which resulted in the passenger injuries.

The flight landed in Delhi, and all the passengers and crew were safely disembarked.

One passenger reported that the turbulence had lasted 2-3 minutes.

The flight had about 134 passengers on board. The flight arrived at the airport just after 11 am.

No serious injuries were reported, the airline said.

A precautionary assessment was given to passengers and crew members who sustained minor injuries by the Air India airport teams, and medical personnel assisted the

“The safety and well-being of our passengers and crew remain Air India’s highest priority. We are providing all necessary support to those affected and are cooperating fully with the relevant authorities as part of the investigation,” an Air India spokesperson said.

"Air India confirms that flight AI2379, operating from Phuket to Delhi on 4 August, experienced a brief in-flight turbulence-related event during cruise, resulting in a momentary change in altitude.”

Flight turbulence is caused by a sudden disturbance or fluctuation in the airflow. The change in air pressure causes an aircraft to experience shakes or jolts.

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