Ahmedabad: In response to the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171, Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran on Wednesday announced a comprehensive relief package for the victims and their families.

The Tata Group, which owns Air India, will provide ₹1 crore each to the families of those who lost their lives in the crash. Chandrasekaran also confirmed that the group will cover all medical expenses for the injured.

"We are deeply anguished by the tragic event involving Air India Flight 171.

"No words can adequately express the grief we feel at this moment. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost their loved ones, and with those who have been injured," Chandrasekaran said.

Tata Group will provide Rs 1 crore to the families of each person who has lost their life in this tragedy, he added.

In the message posted by Tata Group on X, he also said the group will cover the medical expenses of those injured and ensure that they receive all necessary care and support.

"Additionally, we will provide support in the building up of the BJ Medical's hostel.

"We remain steadfast in standing with the affected families and communities during this unimaginable time," he said.

The Air India flight, operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed shortly after take-off on Thursday afternoon, with 242 people onboard. Rescue and medical teams responded promptly, and investigations into the cause of the crash are underway.

Air India announces relief flights

Air India is organising two relief flights, one each from Delhi and Mumbai, to Ahmedabad for the next of kin of passengers and Air India staff.

Details of the flights:

IX1555 – Delhi-Ahmedabad

Time of departure: 2300 hrs on 12 June

IX1556 – Ahmedabad-Delhi

Time of departure: 0110 hrs on 13 June

AI1402 – Mumbai-Ahmedabad

Time of departure: 2300 hrs on 12 June

AI1409 – Ahmedabad-Mumbai

Time of departure: 0115 hrs on 13 June

Next of kin of passengers and staff in Delhi and Mumbai wanting to travel on these flights can call our hotline on 1800 5691 444.

Additionally, those coming in from international destinations and wanting to travel can call our hotline on +91 8062779200.