WEBDESK: Air India’s poor record for passenger care and safety suffered yet another embarrassing blow this week when a cabin crew member collapsed mid-flight and five passengers fell seriously ill after eating the in-flight meal. Food poisoning is strongly suspected.
Indian media reported that an Air India cabin crew member collapsed mid-air and five passengers fell ill, with food poisoning suspected as the cause.
The alarming incident occurred on an Air India flight when several passengers began complaining of nausea, stomach pain, and dizziness shortly after being served their meals. In a shocking turn, one of the cabin crew members also collapsed while attending to passengers.
This latest episode has cast fresh doubts over the airline’s food safety standards and overall reliability. Air India has repeatedly come under fire for poor service, unhygienic conditions, and mismanagement and this incident only adds to the growing list of controversies surrounding India’s troubled national carrier.
Passengers have long complained about the airline’s substandard food and ageing aircraft, accusing the management of ignoring basic passenger safety and welfare. Many now believe that Air India is no longer a trustworthy or credible airline for domestic or international travel.
