Air India Mid-Air Scare: Suspected Food Poisoning Hits Crew and Passengers

A routine transcontinental journey turned unexpectedly tense when five passengers and two crew members aboard Air India flight AI-130 from London Heathrow to Mumbai reported nausea and dizziness mid-air, prompting concerns of possible food poisoning.

The symptoms emerged during various phases of the flight, raising alarms among cabin personnel. Despite the scare, the aircraft landed safely at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, where medical teams were ready on standby.

Air India, in an official statement, confirmed that “after landing, two passengers and two crew members who remained unwell were taken for further examination and discharged shortly after.” No severe conditions were reported, but the airline stated that in-flight catering systems are now under internal review.

Preliminary reports ruled out mechanical issues such as cabin depressurisation. Instead, attention has shifted toward the food served onboard, as pilots—who are often served different meals to mitigate shared contamination risks—remained unaffected.

Air India reassured that all relevant health and aviation authorities have been notified. “We are treating this matter with utmost seriousness and have initiated a full investigation,” the airline said.

This incident adds a fresh layer of scrutiny to in-flight catering protocols and passenger safety measures at a time when global aviation standards are under constant review.