Overview

• In an Instagram message on July 6, Khanna wrote that headlines about recent emergency landings have made every flight feel heavier and like “holding your breath.”
• The June 12 crash of Air India flight AI171 killed 241 of the 242 people onboard when the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner struck a hostel near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
• Investigators and industry experts remain engaged in probing the technical and procedural factors that led to the disaster.
• Multiple airlines have reported emergency landings and mayday calls in early July, fueling widespread passenger apprehension.
• Khanna’s public admission reflects broader psychological fallout, with both frequent fliers and casual travelers reporting elevated anxiety about flying.