A flight of Jet Airways this morning had to fly back to Mumbai airport after around 30 passengers suffered from bleeding ears and nose. Turns out the cabin crew had missed pressing the button for the air pressure.
Some passengers even faced an acute headache. All the affected passengers are being treated by the doctors of the airport.
A senior DGCA official said, âJet Airways B737 aircraft operating flight 9W 697 of 20th Sep 2018 (Mumbai-Jaipur) had air turn-back to Mumbai. During the climb, the crew forgot to select bleed switch due to which the cabin pressurisation could not be maintainedâ.
The official further added, âAs a result, oxygen masks got deployed. As per initial information, few passengers have nose bleeding. Out of 166 passengers on board, 30 passengers are affected who have nose bleeding, few have ear bleeding and some are complaining headacheâ.
A spokesperson of the Jet Airways confirmed the incident saying, âAll passengers were deplaned and first aid was administered to those who complained of ear pain, bleeding noseâ.
The statement said, âThe flightâs cockpit crew has been taken off scheduled duties pending investigation. The airline is making alternative flight arrangements for guests on this flightâ.
It added, âJet Airways regrets the inconvenience caused to its guestsâ.
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