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Air India has announced an update on compensation and support for families affected by the AI171 accident. The announcement, detailed in a post on X, outlines interim payments and ongoing claim verifications.
According to The Times of India, the AI171 accident attracted significant attention across India, underscoring both the magnitude of the tragedy and the challenges involved in providing prompt support to grieving families. In response to widespread demand for clear communication and decisive action from airline officials and regulatory bodies, Air India's ongoing updates have been viewed as crucial in maintaining transparency and public trust following such a high-profile aviation incident.
The official Air India press release states that the airline began distributing interim compensation payments of Rs 25 lakh to families of the victims more than a month before this latest update. Interim compensation has already been released to the families of 147 out of 229 deceased passengers, as well as to the families of 19 individuals who lost their lives at the accident site. Documentation has been verified for 52 additional cases, with those interim payments set to be processed in the coming days.
