A woman passenger on an Air India flight was bitten by a scorpion while traveling from Nagpur to Mumbai. The rare and unfortunate incident occurred on April 23 and was confirmed by Air India in a statement on May 6. The airline stated that the woman was immediately provided with the required medical treatment after the flight landed, and she was later discharged from the hospital. According to Air India, the female passenger is now out of danger and is in good health.

The incident has sparked concerns about the safety of air travel, especially with the emergence of rare incidents such as this one. While incidents of rats and birds found on board have been reported before, this is one of the rare cases where a scorpion stung a passenger.

As soon as the woman was bitten, she was taken to the hospital where she was treated by a doctor. Air India officials accompanied the passenger to the hospital and offered her all the support until her discharge. After the incident was reported, the airline’s engineering team carried out a thorough inspection of the airplane. The scorpion was caught and a due fumigation process was carried out.

In response to the incident, Air India’s catering department advised dry cleaners to thoroughly check their facilities and ensure that there is no bed bug infestation. They were also asked to carry out fumigation inside the facilities, if necessary, as there are chances that the bugs may enter the aircraft through these supplies. Air India has apologized for the inconvenience and agony caused to the passenger.

Incidents of reptiles and other animals on board have been reported before. In December 2022, a snake was discovered inside the cargo hold of an Air India plane that had departed from Calicut and landed at the Dubai airport. While such incidents are rare, they have raised concerns among air travelers.