
An Etihad Airways bound for Phuket from Abu Dhabi encountered an air pocket over Phuket and landed safely at Phuket International Airport at around noon on Wednesday. No passengers were injured.
The management of Phuket airport said Etihad reported the turbulence on flight EY416 with 160 passengers at 11am and airport staff prepared emergency response measures and a dedicated parking bay for the incoming flight.