DGCA probes Air India’s mid-air altitude-loss incident on Phuket–Delhi flight

India’s aviation regulator has secured flight and cockpit recorders from Air India flight AI2379 after a sudden altitude loss en route from Phuket to Delhi. Thirteen hospitalised passengers have been discharged, while four crew members remain under medical supervision.

— Filed Thu, 6 Aug, 2026, 12:54 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

DGCA is investigating Air India flight AI2379’s sudden mid-air altitude loss on the Phuket-Delhi route, with flight and cockpit recorders secured. All 13 hospitalised passengers have been discharged, while four crew members remain under medical care.