New Delhi: A woman gave birth to a baby aboard an IndiGo airline flight while traveling from Delhi to Bangalore on Wednesday evening, according to an official statement from the airline.
The baby was born en route on IndiGo’s Delhi-Bengaluru flight 6E 122. “We confirmed that a baby was born prematurely on Flight 6E 122 from Delhi to Bangalore,” IndiGo said in a statement.
Other passengers who were also traveling on the same flight later confirmed the news that a baby was born en route on the Delhi-Bengaluru flight 6E 122 that landed at Bengaluru airport around 7.30pm.
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They also shared images of the crew members holding the baby, which have now gone viral on social media platforms.
IndiGo crew members are also being praised for helping the woman deliver the baby safely aboard the flight.
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IndiGo airlines have announced a free lifetime flight ticket for the child, according to a report by NBT.
After the flight landed in Bangalore, the mother and baby received a great welcome at the airport.
According to the statement, both the mother and the child are healthy. All flight operations were normal during the delivery process.
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