Air India has reduced its international services on wide-body aircraft by 15 per cent for the next few weeks. The decision comes after the tragic loss of 241 lives on board Air India-171 flight, which crashed in Ahmedabad.
Air India and Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran on Wednesday publicly expressed his sorrow over the London-bound Air India flight crash on June 12, finally breaking his silence after the tragedy during an interview.
In an official update issued on June 18, the airline detailed the status of several affected flights over the past 48 hours, citing causes ranging from inclement weather to regulatory crew duty norms and environmental hazards.
In the aftermath of the recent tragic AI 171 plane crash in Ahmedabad, the Civil Hospital has followed important and legal procedures to ensure the respectful and dignified transportation of the victims' mortal remains to their respective hometowns.
Ahead of the first Test of the five-match series at Headingley against England, Team India's vice-captain Rishabh Pant expressed his feelings on the Ahmedabad plane crash, which happened on June 12.
In the aftermath of the Air India plane crash on June 12 which claimed the lives of 241 people, the Ahmedabad Police on Wednesday said that a green corridor was established to allow ambulances swift and unhindered access, while ground rescue operations were immediately launched.
Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Superintendent Rakesh Joshi on Wednesday confirmed that DNA samples of 190 victims from the tragic London-bound Air India plane crash have matched with their family members, and the mortal remains of 157 have been handed over.
Days after the tragic Air India plane crash that claimed over 241 lives, former Union Minister of State (MoS) of Civil Aviation and NCP MP, Praful Patel, on Wednesday questioned the silence of Singapore Airlines (SQ).
Air India flight AI2145 from Delhi to Bali was diverted back to Delhi on Wednesday as a safety precaution following reports of a volcanic eruption near Bali airport, according to an Air India spokesperson.
Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Wednesday announced that 184 DNA samples have been matched so far after the tragic London-bound Air India plane crash.