1. As the WHO declares the coronovirus a global health emergency, lets spare a thought for the @airindiain pilots, crew members, docs & others flying into Wuhan today to bring back 325 Indian citizens. Air India has NEVER failed us during intl evacuation missions.
2. An Air India Boeing 747-400 is being ferried today from Mumbai to Delhi to Wuhan.
3. Delhi to Wuhan flying time is about 6 hours.
4. The Air India jumbo from Mumbai picks up special medical kits in Delhi being procured by the health ministry.
5. About 325 passengers waiting in Wuhan will be brought back today.
6. Air India will board only those passengers who do not show symptoms of the infection.
7. The crew of the special flight is travelling with masks, gloves and disinfectant sprays and will not get off the aircraft in Wuhan.
8. There will be minimal contact with the passengers during the flight. Food packets and water are being pre-placed in every seat.
9. 2 doctors, 2 engineers, 4 load and trim staff will travel along with the flight crew.
10. The aircraft will only depart New Delhi when the special medical kit it ready to be uplifted.
Photo courtesy - José Luis Celada Euba
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