Air India Flight Drops 300 Feet Mid-Air; Pilot Drug Test Protocol Under Scrutiny

An Air India Airbus A320 operating flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi experienced a sudden altitude drop of approximately 300 feet during cruise on August 4. The aircraft, registered as VT-EXO, subsequently stabilised and completed its journey, landing safely in Delhi. The incident has raised questions about pre-flight drug testing protocols for pilots. Reports indicate the pilot was not tested for drugs before the flight, bringing regulatory compliance under review.
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