25-July-2025, Bengaluru: 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.
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 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 seamless coordination between the cockpit and cabin crew, ground staff, medical responders, and airport authorities reflected the airline’s values of agility and empathy. Air India Express is in touch with the Consulate General of Thailand in Mumbai to support the guest’s onward journey to their home country.
This extraordinary moment not only highlights the preparedness of the crew, but also the spirit of compassion and teamwork that defines Air India Express.
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Capt. Ashish Vaghani, Capt. Faraz Ahmed, Senior Cabin Crew Sneha Naga, and Cabin Crew(s)- Aishwarya Shirke, Asiya Khalid, and Muskan Chauhan ensured a safe delivery onboard Air India Express Muscat–Mumbai flight.
