Mumbai : Air India has clarified that it has not pressurised the families of victims of the tragic AI-171 crash to accept final compensation packages before the official investigation report is released. In a formal response to Radhika Mishra, daughter of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani who died in the crash.
Expressing condolences over the loss of life and suffering in the aftermath, the airline also addressed concerns regarding the timeline of the investigation. It emphasised that the families of the victims are ‘free to wait’ until the final enquiry report is published. It also noted that the investigation is being independently conducted by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), and as a result, Air India has no prior knowledge of when the findings will be made public.
Air India stated it has been actively engaged in open dialogue with families wishing to move forward with the process. “There is absolutely no reason for families to feel pressured to choose between immediate financial support and awaiting the investigation report,” the statement read.
Additionally, Air India highlighted the ongoing relief efforts by its parent company. “There is absolutely no reason for families to feel pressured to choose between immediate financial support and awaiting the investigation report,” the statement read. Additionally, Air India highlighted the ongoing relief efforts by its parent company.
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