Air India, under Tata Group ownership, has announced an interim compensation of ₹25 lakh for each family who lost a loved one in the recent crash. The sole survivor will also receive the same amount to support urgent financial needs. This is in addition to the previously declared ₹1 crore compensation by Tata Sons for each victim’s family.
Air India Gives Rs 25 Lakh to Families of Crash Victims
Air India, which is now part of the Tata Group, has announced that it will give Rs 25 lakh as interim financial support to the families of those who lost their lives in the recent plane crash. The same amount will also be given to the only survivor of the tragic incident. This compensation is being offered to help the affected families handle urgent financial needs like medical bills, travel costs, or other sudden expenses that arise after such a tragedy.
This new Rs 25 lakh payment is in addition to the earlier announcement made by Tata Sons, which promised Rs 1 crore to the family of each person who died in the crash. The earlier amount was meant as full compensation, while the current payment is meant to offer quick help until the final process is completed.
Campbell Wilson, the CEO of Air India, confirmed that the airline’s management team is already in Ahmedabad, where the accident happened. He added that they will remain in the city for as long as necessary to support the families affected by the tragedy. According to Wilson, Air India is focused on giving immediate help and ensuring that the families are taken care of during this painful time.
In his statement, he said, “To give urgent help, Air India will provide Rs 25 lakh to each of the deceased’s families and also to the survivor. We are here for them during this heartbreaking time.”
Air India’s teams are also working with local authorities to help return the bodies to the families. The airline understands how emotional and difficult this situation is and is trying to offer every kind of support possible. The CEO also requested that the families be given privacy and space to grieve peacefully, without pressure from the media or the public.
This action by Air India reflects a strong sense of responsibility and compassion, as the airline tries to stand by the people during one of the most difficult moments of their lives.
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Air India Conducts Boeing 787 Safety Checks
Campbell Wilson also shared that Air India is currently carrying out precautionary safety checks on all of its Boeing 787 aircraft. These checks are being done following instructions from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to ensure that all planes are operating safely. This step is part of the airline’s efforts to maintain high safety standards and prevent any future incidents.
In addition to this, the data recorder from the crashed aircraft has been successfully recovered. This device holds important flight information and will be a key part of the official investigation into what caused the crash. The data will help authorities understand the sequence of events and take necessary actions based on the findings.
The airline also posted an emotional message on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). In the post, Air India expressed deep sympathy for the victims, saying, “Air India stands in solidarity with the families of the passengers who tragically lost their lives.” They also assured the public that their teams on the ground are working tirelessly to provide help, care, and all possible support to the affected families during this heartbreaking time.
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Death Toll Rises to 270 in Air India Flight AI171 Crash
The tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171, a London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, has led to a rising death toll. As of Saturday, the number of lives lost has increased to 270. The aircraft crashed on Thursday, just moments after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. It went down into the hostel and canteen area of BJ Medical College, causing further devastation on the ground.
There were 242 passengers and crew members on board the flight. Sadly, only one person survived the crash. Along with the lives lost on the plane, 29 people on the ground also died due to the impact, including five MBBS students who were inside the hostel at the time.
Forensic teams and aviation specialists are still carefully examining the wreckage to find out what went wrong. In response to the disaster, the Central Government has set up a high-level committee to lead the investigation.
The Union Home Secretary will lead this multi-disciplinary panel and will include experts from aviation, defense, and technical fields. The goal is to determine the exact cause of the crash and to recommend steps to avoid such tragedies in the future.
