United in grief: Airlines show solidarity post Air India crash
Air India Flight AI171 crashed just after takeoff from Ahmedabad to London on June 12, 2025, with 242 people on board. The tragedy has sparked a wave of support and sympathy across the country, especially from other airlines.
Tata Group set up an emergency response center
IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air expressed their condolences and even removed their logos and headers from social media as a mark of respect. Tata Group set up an emergency response center and deployed family support teams to help families affected by the crash.
Aviation stocks took a hit
Public figures like Gautam Adani and Salman Khan have joined in mourning. Meanwhile, aviation stocks took a hit—IndiGo dropped around 3%, SpiceJet by 1.5%, and Boeing's shares also fell 7-9% in US pre-market trading. Authorities have started a formal investigation into what happened.