Air India Owner Pledges £86,000 Compensation Per Ahmedabad Crash Victim

The Tata Group, owner of Air India, has pledged to compensate the families of victims from the Air India Flight 171 crash with £86,000 (₹1 crore) each and to cover medical expenses for those injured. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, en route to London's Gatwick Airport, killing over 200 people and striking a medical college building. Among the 242 passengers and crew were 53 British nationals, and authorities initially feared no survivors, though a British man miraculously survived the crash. Tata Group also committed to supporting the rebuilding of the BJ Medical College hostel, which was hit by the plane, and expressed deep sorrow for the tragedy. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch from the UK has offered assistance to Indian investigators as the cause of the crash remains unclear, with experts noting the incident occurred at a critical phase of flight. Rescue operations have recovered 204 bodies, and the company assures full care and support for the affected families and communities during this difficult time.