Air India Flight AI2379, operated by an Airbus A320 aircraft (registration VT-EXO) from Phuket to Delhi, experienced a momentary altitude variation during flight on August 4, 2026. The aircraft subsequently stabilized and landed safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi. The flight was carrying 137 passengers, including 3 infants, and 8 crew members consisting of 2 pilots and 6 cabin crew.
Immediately upon landing, medical teams attended to all passengers and crew as a precautionary measure. Eight passengers and four cabin crew members were admitted to hospitals for detailed medical evaluation and treatment. The remaining passengers were provided with necessary assistance and support.
Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu personally visited Fortis Hospital, accompanied by Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation Samir Kumar Sinha, to enquire about the condition of the injured passengers and assure them of all necessary assistance. Senior officers of the Ministry also visited Fortis and Medanta Hospitals and are closely coordinating with hospital authorities and the airline to ensure the best possible medical care and support for the injured.
The aircraft has been moved to the hangar, and both the Flight Data Recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder have been secured for detailed examination. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has initiated a detailed investigation into the occurrence. The Ministry of Civil Aviation and DGCA are closely monitoring the situation, emphasizing that passenger safety remains the highest priority and all necessary measures are being taken.