Ahmedabad crash: Air India CEO accused of plagiarism
After the tragic Air India Flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed over 270 lives, CEO Campbell Wilson is under fire for allegedly copying his public statement from American Airlines CEO Robert Isom's earlier remarks about a US crash. The similarity has triggered outrage online and led to negative perceptions of Air India's response at a time when the airline is facing one of its worst crises.
'This is a difficult day for all of us...'
Wilson said, "This is a difficult day for all of us... Our efforts are now focused entirely on the needs of our passengers, crew members, their families, and loved ones." Many noticed these words were almost identical to Isom's previous statement. Critics feel this lack of originality makes the response seem less genuine during such a serious moment.
Wilson's crisis management skills under scrutiny
Wilson became Air India's CEO in 2022 after decades with Singapore Airlines and as founding CEO of Scoot. Despite his experience, this incident has put his crisis management skills under scrutiny.
Air India yet to respond to allegations
Air India hasn't officially responded to the plagiarism allegations yet. As criticism grows louder online, many are waiting to see how both Wilson and the airline address concerns about leadership and authenticity during this tough time.