RANCHI, Aug. 24 -- An Air India Express flight bound for Bengaluru faced a lengthy delay at the Birsa Munda International Airport here on Sunday after a mid-air medical emergencyexhausted the aircraft's on board oxygen supply. ,

An airport official informed that the incident occurred on board flight IX 1239, a Boeing 737, operating on the Bengaluru-Ranchi sector.

"During the journey from Bengaluru to Ranchi, an elderly passenger experienced severe respiratory distress and breathing difficulties. The operating cabin crew quickly intervened and administered emergency medical oxygen to stabilise the individual. Upon landing safely at Ranchi airport, the passenger was reported to be in stable condition and chose to return home with family m...