New Delhi, June 19: A plane that took off from Ahmedabad airport, the capital of Gujarat, to London crashed within minutes. In the wake of this tragedy, there is a debate all over the world about the quality of Air India's flight services. Some celebrities openly stating that they will not travel on Air India flights is reducing the goodwill of the company. Air India, which has been alerted by the development, has taken an important decision. Through this, Air India is planning to increase the number of passengers.
After the plane crash, one thing after another, including the behavior of Air India staff and changes in service, are coming to the fore. Now Air India is offering a 15 percent discount on international services.
Why a 15 percent discount?
It is reported that there are many reasons behind the 15 percent discount, including security checks, technical evaluation and the ongoing tension in the Middle East. The Ahmedabad plane crash is the main reason for the ticket price cut. Old videos and tweets made by passengers about the problems faced by Air India after the crash have come to the fore.
What did Air India say?
It has been decided to reduce the prices of international flights on wide-body aircraft by 15% for the next few weeks. These discounted prices will be applicable from June 20. The DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) had issued an order to inspect Air India's Boeing 787-8/9 aircraft. The inspection was carried out following the order. More than half of the inspection work has already been completed. Additionally, Air India has informed in its official statement that it is inspecting its Boeing 777 aircraft.
The agency has taken the decision to give priority to the safety of passengers and employees. We appeal for your cooperation. We will restore stability soon. Air India has said that it condoles the death of 241 passengers and crew members on board AI 171 flight.
1 crore compensation from Tata!
Tata Group had announced a compensation of Rs. 1 crore for 241 Air India passengers. Now it has also announced a compensation of Rs. 1 crore for 33 people who died in BJ Hostel.
Death toll rises to 270
Initially, 265 people were said to have died, including 241 people on the plane. But a total of 270 bodies have been sent to the Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad from the scene of the tragedy. Vishwas Ramesh Kumar, who survived the plane crash, was discharged from the hospital late on Tuesday night. He went to DU with his family. At the same time, his brother's body was handed over along with Vishwas Ramesh Kumar. Arrangements were made by the hospital to go from Ahmedabad to DU.