AI171 plane crash: Air India starts process for final compensation

NEW DELHI: (Feb 12) Air India has initiated the process for providing final compensation to the families of those who died in the AI 171 plane crash, wherein those willing to accept the amounts have to ensure that they will not make any future claims against the airline, original equipment manufacturers and government agencies in relation to the fatal accident.

Tata Group-owned Air India is in the process of paying the interim compensation of Rs 25 lakh, and would also offer Rs 10 lakh in addition to the final compensation to each of the families, sources said on Thursday.

Besides, an ex gratia amount of Rs 1 crore to the families of those who died in the crash is being given by the AI-171 Memorial and Welfare Trust, set up by the Tata Group.