Air India Offers $30K Interim Compensation to Crash Victims’ Families and Survivor

Air India has announced interim compensation of about $30,000 for each family of the victims of the Ahmedabad plane crash, and for the sole survivor.

This comes on top of the roughly $120,000 already pledged by Tata Sons, Air India’s parent company. This brings the total to $150,000 for now.

In a heartfelt statement on Twitter, Air India said, “Our teams on the ground are doing everything possible to extend care and support during this incredibly difficult time.” The airline emphasized it “stands in solidarity with the families of the victims,” expressing “deep sorrow” over the tragic loss. “All of us at Air India are deeply saddened by this loss,” the carrier added. “We mourn with the families, loved ones, and everyone affected.”

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Air India stands in solidarity with the families of the passengers who tragically lost their lives in the recent accident. Our teams on the ground are doing everything possible to extend care and support during this incredibly difficult time.

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— Air India (@airindia) June 14, 2025

Chief Executive Officer Campbell Wilson confirmed the compensation on Saturday evening and shared updates from the ground: “over 200 trained caregivers are now stationed in Ahmedabad, with each affected family assigned a dedicated support member, alongside access to counselling and related services.”

After visiting the crash site and meeting the affected families, Wilson vowed Air India’s commitment: its management “would remain in Ahmedabad for as long as it takes.” His visit followed that of Tata Sons and Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran, who arrived a day earlier to oversee relief operations.

Wilson outlined ongoing efforts: “Our teams are working closely with families and authorities to support the reunification process, and where required, to assist with repatriation.” He also noted that precautionary safety checks on the Boeing 787 fleet are underway under DGCA directives and confirmed the data recorder was recovered and will inform the official investigation, with Air India pledging full cooperation. He further acknowledged first responders, agencies, and staff, stating the airline’s crew “continue to operate with professionalism and with safety always as their primary responsibility.”

The flight had departed from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport on Thursday en route to London when it crashed into a medical college complex, claiming 241 lives on board and many more on the ground, bringing the total fatalities to 270.