A traveler recently reported to Air India earlier this month after reportedly finding a cockroach in his in-flight meal.
Sujesha Savan, who flew from Delhi to New York on September 17, wrote about her unpleasant experience. on X earlier this week.
“I found a cockroach in the omelette served on my @airindia flight from Delhi to New York,” the mother wrote in a post on Friday. “When I found this, my 2-year-old ate more than half of it.”
“As a result, I suffered from food poisoning,” she added. In his post, Savant shared a photo of what appears to be a dead cockroach lying inside an omelet.
Her mother, who works as a journalist in India, also shared a video she filmed on the plane discussing the filth she encountered on the plane.
A passenger said, “The pouch of this seat was also dirty, and there was a waste bottle inside, so when I warned the staff, they told me it was a mistake.''
“But how many times are you wrong?” Savant added.
An Air India spokesperson confirmed to FOX Business that they were aware of the incident.
The employee added that the airline “works with reputable caterers that supply major airlines around the world and have strict SOPs.” [standard operating procedures] We carry out multiple checks to ensure the quality of the food served to our guests. ”
“We are concerned about our customers' experience in this matter and have consulted with our catering service provider to investigate further,” the spokesperson added. “We will take the necessary measures to prevent a recurrence of such a situation.” [the] future. “
The social media post comes as Air India faces increased scrutiny over the dirty conditions of its aircraft.
Last week, a passenger named Anip Patel chronicled his experience flying first class from Chicago to Delhi, calling it “the worst first class cabin I've ever been in.”
Patel's video, which has racked up millions of views on TikTok, shows a first-class cabin filled with hair, torn furniture and grime-covered crevices.
The passenger also said his headphones were tangled and had mold.
“The entertainment system didn't work for 15 hours,” said the Chicago resident. “Everything was broken. They literally taped it to the wall to tape it up.
“It was a nightmare. We got robbed on this plane.”
