‘It Was a Rebirth for All of Us’The frightening incident unfolded when Air India flight AI379 was cruising towards Delhi after departing from Phuket. In a statement, Air India confirmed that the flight had encountered “a brief period of severe turbulence” that resulted in a temporary loss of altitude. Air India also reiterated that the safety and well-being of its passengers and crew remain its highest priority. Air India has shared an update stating that all 13 passengers who were admitted to hospital after Flight AI2379 encountered severe turbulence on August 4 have now been discharged. Update on AI2379 – 4 August – 18:50 hrsEarlier today, Air India flight AI2379 operating from Phuket to Delhi experienced a sudden loss of altitude during cruise.