Mid‑Air Sickness on Air India AI‑130: 5 Passengers, 2 Crew Affected

Jun 24, 2025 Khushi Kumari

Five passengers and two crew members reported dizziness and nausea during different flight phases

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On landing in Mumbai, two passengers and two crew continued feeling unwell; taken to medical room and later discharged

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The airline confirmed 5 passengers & 2 crew fell ill, medical teams were ready, and regulators notified

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Food poisoning suspected since oxygen masks didn’t deploy — ruling out cabin depressurization

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Pilots escaped illness—served later, from separate kitchens to ensure crew safety

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Incident follows recent safety concerns for Air India, including the June 12 crash and regulator audits

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DGCA and airline have launched investigations. Food safety and cabin environmental factors will be examined thoroughly

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