Air India Flight Passenger Found Cockroach in Omelette.

30th September, 2024

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In a shocking incident aboard an Air India flight from Delhi to New York, a passenger discovered a cockroach in the omelette served to them mid-flight. The incident took place on 28th of September. The passenger, who was traveling with their 2-year-old child, had already consumed more than half of the meal before noticing the insect. According to reports, the child later experienced symptoms of food poisoning as a result of consuming the contaminated food.

The passenger immediately alerted the flight attendants, expressing deep concern about the food safety on the international flight. "I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. My child had eaten most of it before we noticed the cockroach. It’s horrifying to think this happened on an international airline," the passenger shared in a social media post, which has since gone viral, sparking outrage and calls for stricter food safety standards.

The incident has raised questions about Air India's catering services and hygiene standards on long-haul flights. Air India responded to the complaints on social media, stating that the airline is investigating the issue and will take appropriate action to ensure that such incidents do not occur again. "We sincerely regret the experience our passengers had. We are in contact with the catering service and have launched an investigation to address this lapse in hygiene," the airline's representative said in a statement.

As a national carrier, Air India is expected to maintain high standards, especially on international routes. The airline has pledged to review its food safety protocols, and the incident may prompt a larger overhaul of its catering services to prevent future occurrences..

Many passengers have taken to social media, expressing concern over in-flight food safety across airlines, with some even sharing similar experiences. The viral nature of the post has once again brought the issue of in-flight hygiene into the spotlight.

This incident highlights the importance of rigorous food safety measures, especially for airlines that serve meals to passengers on long-haul flights. With the aviation industry just recovering from pandemic-related challenges, ensuring passenger safety and confidence remains paramount for airlines globally.

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Stephen Singh

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