Mumbai: While the Indian aviation sector is going through tremendous hardships, a brief joyous moment was observed up in the sky as a baby was born on the Mumbai-bound Air India Express flight. The cabin crew and a nurse among the passengers helped a Thai woman deliver a baby successfully thousands of feet up in the air.
Thai Passenger Goes Into Labour Mid-Flight from Muscat to Mumbai
In a rare and heartwarming 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 onboard.
Nurse Among Passengers Offers Crucial Help During Delivery
The moment the Thai national went into labour, the crew responded swiftly by 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.
Pilot Alerts ATC; Priority Landing Granted in Mumbai
The pilots promptly alerted air traffic control to request priority landing at Mumbai, where medical teams and an ambulance were ready on arrival. Upon touchdown, both mother and baby were immediately transferred to a nearby hospital for further care, accompanied by a female airline staff member to provide continued support.
The airline has also got in touch with the Consulate General of Thailand in Mumbai to support the guest’s onward journey to their home country.
Airline Praises Teamwork and Preparedness During Rare Birth
“The seamless coordination between the cockpit and cabin crew, ground staff, medical responders, and airport authorities reflected the airline’s values of agility and empathy. This extraordinary moment not only highlights the preparedness of the crew, but also the spirit of compassion and teamwork that defines Air India Express,” said a spokesperson from the airline.
