Air India starts ₹25 lakh compensation disbursement

India Jun 21, 2025

Air India has started giving ₹25 lakh as interim compensation to families who lost loved ones in the recent Ahmedabad plane crash. This is on top of the ₹1 crore support already announced by Tata Sons.
So far, three families have received the payment after the tragedy, which claimed 270 lives—including passengers and ground staff—from flight A1171.

Airline staying in touch with bereaved families to speed up compensation

DNA tests have helped identify 247 victims, with 232 bodies returned to their families so far.
Air India is staying in touch with both injured survivors and bereaved families to speed up compensation and help with hospital procedures.
The airline says it's committed to supporting everyone affected as they navigate this incredibly tough time.