The airline has begun a comprehensive one-time safety inspection in accordance with the Civil Aviation Administration (DGCA) following the tragic Ahmedabad aircraft crash involving Air India AI-171. These inspections are precautions taken on its Boeing 787 fleet.
Air India confirmed that a security check will be conducted before the plane returns to India and then liquidated for the next scheduled operation. Nine Boeing 787 aircraft have been inspected so far, and the remaining 24 aircraft that are expected to be inspected in the regulator’s prescribed timetable.
“These inspections are critical to ensuring the continued safety of operations and may lead to higher turnover times. Some long-distance routes, especially those landing at curfew airports, may experience delays,” an Air India spokesman said.
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Air India also promises that for any passenger affected by interference, a full refund or free reschedule option will be made, as long as the airline reaffirms its commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards, due to increased scrutiny following the alleged fatal collapse of 260 lives.
Air India’s temporary assistance Rs 2.5 lakh
Additonlly, Air India announced Rs 2.5 lakh (about £21,000) for the person who died in the Ahmedabad plane crash and the sole survivor. The airline said the immediate financial aid was a supplement to the 1 crore rupees (about £85,000) promised by Tata’s son to the victim’s family.
