Infant dies after medical emergency on Air India Express flight

Indore: A one-year-old child tragically died after suffering a medical emergency aboard an Air India Express flight from Jaipur to Bengaluru, forcing an emergency landing at Indore.

On January 6, Flight IX1240, operating from Jaipur to Bengaluru, faced a medical emergency when a one-year-old passenger developed severe breathing problems mid-air. The pilot immediately requested an emergency landing at Indore around 8 pm.

A doctor travelling as a passenger provided first aid and performed CPR on the child while the aircraft was airborne. Cabin crew assisted the doctor in managing the situation to stabilise the child during the flight.

An ambulance was arranged and kept ready at Indore airport. Upon landing, the child was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead despite all medical efforts.

What did the airline say?

Air India Express confirmed that it diverted the flight immediately after the emergency was reported and facilitated in-flight medical support. The airline extended condolences to the child’s family, acknowledging the difficult circumstances.

The child was travelling with his parents and elder brother and reportedly had a pre-existing medical condition. Despite prompt medical attention both on board and at the hospital, the child could not be saved.

Air India Express has protocols for in-flight medical emergencies, including doctor assistance from among passengers and coordination with emergency services at airports. However, this tragic incident highlights the challenges of managing severe medical events during flights