Mumbai, July 24 -- In a rare and heart-warming incident, a healthy baby was born mid-air aboard an Air India Express flight from Muscat to Mumbai.
The delivery was assisted by the airline's trained cabin crew, with timely support from a nurse among the guests on board, an Air India Express media statement today said.
The moment the Thai national went into labour, the crew responded swiftly - drawing on their rigorous training to ensure a secure and compassionate environment for the birth. Demonstrating remarkable presence of mind and composure, the crew supported the guest through the delivery with empathy and professionalism.
The pilots promptly alerted Air Traffic Control to request priority landing at Mumbai, where medical teams and ...