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Woman gives birth mid-flight on Air India Express plane coming from Muscat
Upon landing in Mumbai, the mother and her newborn were rushed to a nearby hospital
- PUBLISHED: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 7:57 PM UPDATED: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 9:08 PM
A woman gave birth mid-flight aboard an Air India Express flight from Muscat to Mumbai on Wednesday. The Thai national went into labour mid-air and was assisted by the airline’s trained cabin crew and a nurse who happened to be among the passengers.
The crew acted swiftly, drawing on their training to create a secure and calm environment to support the passenger through the delivery. The pilots immediately alerted air taffic control and requested a priority landing in Mumbai, where emergency medical teams and an ambulance were kept on standby.
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Upon landing, the mother and her newborn were rushed to a nearby hospital, accompanied by a female airline staff member to ensure continued support and care.
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Air India Express praised the seamless coordination between the cockpit crew, cabin crew, ground staff, medical responders, and airport authorities. “This extraordinary moment highlights not only the preparedness of our team but also the spirit of compassion and teamwork that defines Air India Express,” the airline said in a statement.
The airline is also in touch with the Consulate General of Thailand in Mumbai to assist the passenger with her onward journey.
The crew members involved in the delivery included: Capt. Ashish Vaghani and Capt. Faraz Ahmed, senior cabin crew Sneha Naga, cabin crew Aishwarya Shirke, Asiya Khalid, and Muskan Chauhan.
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