Eight passengers were taken to hospital in Dublin after Qatar Airways flight QR017 from Doha to Dublin experienced turbulence over Turkey.
Earlier reports stated that six passengers and six cabin crew were injured during the two-hour flight.
Emergency services were present at Dublin Airport when the plane landed shortly before 1pm.
The return flight to Doha was delayed, but flight operations at Dublin Airport were unaffected. Qatar Airways stated that a small number of passengers and crew suffered minor injuries and are receiving medical attention.
A statement from DAA said: “eight on board were subsequently taken to hospital. The return flight to Doha (flight QR018) is scheduled to operate as normal this afternoon, albeit with a delay. Flight operations at Dublin Airport were unaffected and continue as normal this afternoon.”
A written statement from Qatar Airways said “a small number of passengers and crew sustained minor injuries in flight and are now receiving medical attention. The matter is now subject to an internal investigation.”
