Air India has launched a new 'Basic Fare' option for domestic flights, which excludes complimentary meals. This move aims to address rising operating costs and offer a more budget-friendly choice for price-sensitive travelers. The Basic Fare is optional, with existing fare categories including meals still available.
A year after Air India Flight 171 crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 260, investigators lack a definitive cause. Updates offer few clues, with analysis ongoing into flight recorder data, aircraft systems, and human factors. Preliminary findings suggested fuel-control switches moved to 'cut-off,' but conflicting theories persist.
An Air India crash in Ahmedabad killed 260, including 4 students. Experts note Indian law inadequately compensates ground victims, unlike passengers, relying on litigation and ex gratia payments. A non-profit urges a statutory framework for strict liability and mandatory compensation.
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has requested the AAIB to conduct Boeing 787 simulator tests to examine the link between RAT deployment and fuel control switch movement in the AI171 crash. This follows the AAIB's interim report, with FIP seeking independent verification of acceleration data and system relationships.
Viswashkumar Ramesh, a British national of Indian origin, survived the deadly Air India Flight 171 crash near Ahmedabad due to a unique chain of events: mid-air ejection still strapped to his seat, a 50ft trajectory away from the main wreckage, and a 10ft mud embankment that shielded him from the fireball's heat and blast force. His brother died in the crash.
A 17-year-old boy named Aryan, now nicknamed 'Video Boy', recounts the harrowing experience of filming the Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. The video he captured from his rooftop became crucial evidence, but the incident has left him traumatized, fearing to film airplanes.
Families of victims from the Air India Boeing accident, which occurred a year ago, are still seeking answers and justice. While compensation has been received, closure remains elusive. The Federation of Indian Pilots is pushing for a judicial probe, and families hope for a memorial.
On the first anniversary of the Air India Flight 171 crash, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) failed to release a report, missing the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) recommended 12-month deadline. The Federation of Indian Pilots requested no interim report due to controversy surrounding the accident's cause.
India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has stated it is not yet ready to release the final report on the Air India crash that killed 250 people on June 12, 2025. While significant progress has been made, analysis of evidence is ongoing. The crash, which occurred shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad en route to London, caused widespread speculation about its cause.
One year after the Air India flight AI171 crash that killed 260, the AAIB released its second interim report. The investigation into the Boeing 787-8 accident is ongoing, with technical analysis of engines and compensation disputes continuing. The preliminary report indicated engine fuel control switches moved to 'CUTOFF' shortly after takeoff.
Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of the 2025 Air India crash in Ahmedabad that killed 260, is struggling with psychological trauma and unanswered questions. Separately, Rumer Willis has been granted primary custody of her daughter Louetta in a legal dispute with her ex-partner.
Air India is reportedly deferring aircraft deliveries and cutting flights following instructions from owner Tata Group to focus on reducing significant losses. This strategic shift aims to stabilize operations and implement cost-cutting measures, impacting a previously ambitious growth agenda.
Air India Flight 171 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 230 people. The investigation by India's AAIB is mired in controversy, with conflicting theories about whether it was a pilot suicide or a technical failure. Critics question the impartiality of national authorities and the influence of manufacturers like Boeing.
A year after Air India flight AI171 crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 241 onboard and 19 on the ground, families of UK-based victims express deep frustration over the lack of answers from investigators and support from authorities.
Families of Air India crash victims face a year-long struggle to identify and receive correct remains due to severe damage and mixing of bodies, with some still awaiting resolution.
One year after Air India flight 171 crashed, killing 260 people, families like the Chowdharys are still seeking answers and justice. A preliminary report cited fuel-control switch issues, but a full black box transcript remains unreleased, leaving victims' families in distress.
Air India announced proactive safety measures post-AI171 crash, focusing on fleet reliability and mental health, stating they go beyond regulatory compliance. The airline confirmed no safety issues were found in its Dreamliners during inspections.
Indian investigators will delay the final report on the deadly Air India Boeing 787 crash, originally due on the one-year anniversary. The delay is attributed to ongoing analysis of the aircraft's engines, crucial for understanding the sequence of events including fuel cutoff and loss of altitude.
Indian investigators will delay the final report on the deadly Air India Boeing 787 crash, citing the need for further engine analysis. The incident, on June 12, 2025, was the deadliest air disaster in a decade. Air India, founded in 1932 and now undergoing fleet expansion, faces scrutiny.
Hindistan'da geçen yıl 260 kişinin hayatını kaybettiği Air India Boeing 787-8 kazasının yıl dönümünde, soruşturmanın şeffaf olmadığı ve ön raporun yetersiz olduğu eleştirileri yükseldi. Kurban yakınları ve pilot örgütleri, nihai raporun gecikmesi ve teknik nedenlerin yeterince incelenmemesi nedeniyle hayal kırıklığı yaşıyor.
An investigation into the Air India Boeing 787 crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 260 people, faces delays beyond the one-year deadline. Critical technical analysis, including engine examination in the US, is ongoing, with a final report expected in three months.
As the first anniversary of the Air India Boeing 787 crash in Ahmedabad nears, the investigation faces delays. Critical technical analysis of engines in the US is ongoing, pushing the final report beyond the 12-month deadline. A preliminary report suggested confusion over fuel control switches, leaving pilot action or technical malfunction as possibilities.
An investigation into the 2025 crash of Air India Flight 171, which killed 260 people, is facing controversy over alleged conflicts of interest and pressure to blame the pilots, raising questions about the integrity of air accident investigations.
One year after a fatal Air India crash killed 260 people, sole survivor Vishwash Kumar Ramesh is demanding honesty and transparency from investigators. He speaks of significant psychological scars and financial hardship, having lost his brother in the disaster.
