A Thai passenger gave birth to a healthy baby mid-air on board an Air India Express flight from Muscat to Mumbai on Wednesday, with the airline’s cabin crew stepping in to assist the delivery, the airlines said in a press release.
The woman went into labour during the flight, prompting the crew to take charge of the situation. A trained nurse who happened to be among the passengers also stepped forward to help. The crew created a safe space for the delivery and followed standard emergency protocols.
“This extraordinary moment not only highlights the preparedness of the crew, but also the spirit of compassion and teamwork that defines Air India Express," the press release said.
The pilots immediately alerted Mumbai Air Traffic Control and sought priority landing. Medical teams and an ambulance were kept ready at the airport. After touchdown, both mother and child were safely transferred to a nearby hospital. An airline staff member accompanied them for additional support.
The pilots immediately alerted Mumbai Air Traffic Control and sought priority landing, the press release highlighted. Medical teams and an ambulance were kept ready at the airport and moments after touchdown, both mother and child were safely transferred to a nearby hospital. An airline staff member accompanied them for additional support.
The press release said that the crew involved included Senior Cabin Crew Sneha Naga and cabin crew members Aishwarya Shirke, Asiya Khalid and Muskan Chauhan. The flight was commanded by Capt. Ashish Vaghani and Capt. Faraz Ahmed.
Air India Express said the coordination between crew, ground staff, medical responders, and airport authorities reflected its “values of agility and empathy." The airline added that it is in touch with the Consulate General of Thailand in Mumbai to assist the passenger with further arrangements.
This rare mid-air delivery comes weeks after safety concerns were raised around Indian carriers following recent runway incidents.
