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'Way to disassociate bad memories': AI-171 becomes AI-159 after Ahmedabad crash
After a devastating plane crash in Ahmedabad that claimed 241 lives, Air India is retiring the flight number AI 171. The route to London Gatwick will now be called AI 159, and the return trip becomes AI 160. This update is set to roll out soon.
Details of the tragic incident
The Boeing 787-8 crashed just after takeoff, hitting a medical college hostel—only one person survived out of 242 onboard. Investigators are still at work, with no word yet on the black box. Renumbering flights after such tragedies is a common move worldwide (like Malaysian Airlines's MH370), helping airlines move forward while honoring those affected.