Media Release

Mangaluru, Dec 2: Mangaluru International Airport (MgIA) demonstrated its commitment to passenger safety and well-being when it swiftly responded to a medical emergency late on December 1.

Air India Express flight IX 522, travelling from Riyadh to Thiruvananthapuram, was diverted to Mangaluru Airport after a passenger in his late thirties experienced a medical emergency on board.

The airport’s Operations Control Centre promptly received an alert regarding the passenger’s health condition. MgIA immediately activated its emergency response protocol, mobilising the airport medical team and coordinating with stakeholders including the CISF, immigration, and customs.

Upon landing, airport medical personnel attended to the passenger, assessed his condition, and arranged transfer to a local tertiary-care hospital for further treatment.

The passenger’s relatives accompanied him, and he had incidentally received necessary medical care on board, which helped stabilise the situation.

Following the successful handling of the emergency, the flight departed for Thiruvananthapuram at 2.05 am on December 2. The seamless coordination between the airline, airport staff, and emergency responders ensured the passenger received timely medical attention and that the situation was managed efficiently.

“We appreciate the exemplary cooperation of all parties involved, and this incident reaffirms our ongoing commitment to prioritising passenger safety and maintaining readiness to respond to unforeseen emergencies with professionalism and care,” the airport spokesperson said.