Air India pilot found unconscious during Delhi layover dies at hospital
An Air India cockpit crew member in his 40s died after being found unconscious at a Delhi hotel during a layover.
A male Air India cockpit crew member in his 40s died in Delhi after being found unconscious at The Grand Hotel in Vasant Kunj during a layover. The pilot, originally from Mumbai, had joined Air India only a few months earlier after a stint with Air India Express. Emergency services rushed him to a hospital, where he was declared dead. He was slated to fly an early-morning service that morning. Air India expressed deep sorrow over the loss and confirmed it is in close contact with the pilot’s family, offering full support during their grief. The incident adds to recent safety concerns surrounding the carrier.
Why it matters
The death highlights safety and welfare issues for airline crew during layovers.
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