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Mumbai: In a rare and emotional moment, a baby was born mid-air on an Air India Express flight traveling from Muscat to Mumbai. The incident took place on Thursday and both the mother and the newborn are safe and healthy.
The mother, a Thai national, went into labour while the flight was still in the air. As soon as the crew realized what was happening, they took quick action.
With the help of a trained nurse who happened to be a passenger, the cabin crew handled the delivery with great care and calmness.
The airline said the cabin crew acted with full professionalism and used their emergency training to make sure the mother and baby were safe during the delivery. The pilots also acted quickly by informing Air Traffic Control and requesting a priority landing in Mumbai.
When the flight landed, a medical team and ambulance were already waiting at the airport. The mother and baby were immediately taken to a nearby hospital for further care.
Air India Express praised the teamwork between the cabin crew, the helpful passenger nurse, and the ground support team for ensuring a safe birth under such circumstances.
