Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Passenger Claims Fungal Infection After Akasa Air Flight
A woman named Jahanvi Tripathi said she got a bad fungal infection on her legs after flying with Akasa Air from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad.
She shared pictures of her swollen legs on LinkedIn and said the seats on the plane were very dirty.
The airline said they are checking into the problem and talking to the passenger to understand what happened.
They want to make sure everything is okay.
Some people on social media think the infection might not be from the plane, but the passenger believes it is.
The passenger is getting medical treatment and hopes the airline will fix the problem.
Jahanvi Tripathi claimed to have developed a severe fungal infection after an Akasa Air flight from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad on December 26.
She shared pictures of swollen legs on LinkedIn, stating the unhygienic condition of the seats was concerning.
Akasa Air acknowledged the post and is reviewing the matter while staying in touch with the passenger.
The airline aims to understand the details and circumstances involved in the incident.
Social media users have mixed reactions, with some supporting the passenger and others questioning the source of the infection.
- Who
- Jahanvi Tripathi, a passenger on Akasa Air
- What
- Claimed to have developed a fungal infection after a flight
- When
- Flight on December 26; post on LinkedIn and news report on December 27
- Where
- Flight from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad; post on LinkedIn
- Why
- Unhygienic condition of the seats, according to the passenger
Passenger's Perspective
Airline and Public Skepticism
Source of Infection
Passenger's Perspective
The passenger believes the infection was caused by unhygienic seating conditions on the flight.
Airline and Public Skepticism
Some social media users question whether the infection was actually caused by the aircraft, suggesting other possible sources.
Airline's Responsibility
Passenger's Perspective
The passenger expects the airline to investigate, respond clearly, and take corrective actions to prevent future incidents.
Airline and Public Skepticism
The airline has expressed regret and is reviewing the matter, but has not yet provided a detailed response or findings.
- Passenger Name
- Jahanvi Tripathi
- Flight Date
- December 26
- Flight Route
- Bengaluru to Ahmedabad
- Airline
- Akasa Air
- Passenger's Claim
- Developed severe fungal infection in legs
- Airline's Response
- Reviewing the matter and in touch with the customer
- Flight Departure Time
- 10:25 pm
- Passenger's Condition
- Unable to walk properly, sleep comfortably, or carry out daily activities
