Food Poisoning Scare on Air India Flight AI-130 from London to Mumbai Leaves Passengers and Crew Ill

Five passengers and two crew members on board Air India flight AI-130 from London Heathrow to Mumbai reported symptoms of food poisoning during the journey, prompting a swift medical response upon landing.

According to reports, the affected individuals began experiencing nausea, dizziness, and discomfort mid-flight. The flight landed safely at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, where medical personnel were on standby. Two passengers and two crew members, who continued to feel unwell upon arrival, were transported via wheelchair to the airport’s medical facility for evaluation. They were later discharged.

Air India, in an official statement, acknowledged the incident:

“On board flight AI-130 from London Heathrow to Mumbai, five passengers and two crew reported feeling dizzy and nauseous during different phases of the flight. The flight landed safely in Mumbai where our medical teams were ready to provide immediate medical assistance.”

The airline further confirmed that a full investigation has been launched to determine the root cause. A preliminary theory being explored is slow cabin decompression — a subtle and gradual drop in cabin pressure — which could potentially cause similar symptoms.

While the exact cause remains undetermined, airline officials have stated that regulators have been informed, and all necessary protocols are being followed.

An Air India official, speaking on condition of anonymity, added:

“Passengers and crew may have been affected due to slow decompression, though the matter is still under investigation. The pilots, who receive meals after passengers, were unaffected.”

The incident raises renewed concerns about in-flight food safety and cabin environment monitoring. As investigations continue, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is expected to conduct an independent review.

Passengers on the flight have since resumed normalcy, and no further complications have been reported.