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News18
an hour ago
- News18
Mid-Air Disruption On Air India Flight As Passenger Allegedly Misbehaves With Another Flyer
Last Updated: The crew intervened in order to de-escalate the situation and relocated the complainant to a business class seat for the duration of the landing. Passengers on an Air India flight from Amritsar to Delhi on Tuesday experienced disruption after one flyer allegedly began misbehaving with another traveller shortly before landing. According to an official statement by Air India, a cabin crew member saw one of the passengers 'standing in the aisle, engaging in a verbal altercation with another passenger." 'The second passenger reported to the crew that the individual was being abusive," the airline said in a statement. The crew intervened in order to de-escalate the situation and relocated the complainant to a business class seat for the duration of the landing. 'Our cabin crew immediately de-escalated the situation by relocating the second passenger to a business class seat for the duration of the landing," the airline said. Emphasising the 'zero-tolerance policy towards disruptive behaviour," the airline said that the crew members informed the security team about the situation, 'who were present upon the flight's arrival in Delhi. The disruptive passenger was handed over to the airport security for further investigation." 'Air India prioritises the safety and well-being of all passengers and crew. We will fully cooperate with the relevant authorities, and the matter is now under their purview," it added. Earlier, in a separate incident on Friday, Air India asked four of its senior employees to resign after a video showing its employees dancing and celebrating at the office went viral, allegedly after the fatal Air India AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad. In an official statement, the company said, 'At AISATS, we stand in solidarity with the families affected by the tragic loss of AI 171 and deeply regret the lapse in judgment reflected in a recent internal video. The behaviour does not align with our values, and firm disciplinary action has been taken against those responsible as we reaffirm our commitment to empathy, professionalism, and accountability." First Published: June 28, 2025, 19:44 IST
Mint
4 hours ago
- Mint
Air India venture dismisses 4 senior executives over viral video of office party just days after Ahmedabad plane crash
Air India on Saturday dismissed four senior executives of Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS), the ground-handling subsidiary associated with the airlines, after a video of an office party went viral on social media platforms. According to a Hindustan Times report, the celebration reportedly took place at the company's Gurugram office, just days after an Air India Ahmedabad-London flight crashed seconds after taking off, claiming 260 lives in total. Multiple videos showed office staff celebrating and dancing on several Bollywood songs. The videos drew a sharp criticism online over the timing of the office party. In response to the online criticism, AISATS terminated the senior personnel involved and issued warnings to several other employees, the report added. AISATS operates as a 50-50 joint venture between Air India Ltd, now under the Tata Group, and SATS Ltd, a major provider of gateway services and food solutions. Responding to the backlash, an AISATS spokesperson told NDTV, 'At AISATS, we stand in solidarity with families affected by the tragic loss of AI 171 and deeply regret the lapse in judgment reflected in a recent internal video.' 'The behaviour does not align with our values, and firm disciplinary action has been taken against those responsible as we reaffirm our commitment to empathy, professionalism, and accountability," the spokesperson added. A London-bound Air India flight crashed into a hostel complex in the Meghaninagar area of Ahmedabad moments after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in the city on June 12, killing 241 on board and several others on the ground. One passenger miraculously survived. More than two weeks after the Ahmedabad plane crash, the DNA test has ascertained the identity of the last victim, and the death toll in the tragedy now stands at 260, officials said on Saturday. The mortal remains of the last victim were handed over to the family, they said. The medical authorities had earlier pegged the fatality count at 270, news agency PTI reported. "The DNA matching of the last body of the Air India plane crash victim has been done. The victim's mortal remains have been handed over to relatives," Superintendent of Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Dr Rakesh Joshi said. "With this, the death toll in the plane crash is 260," he said, adding that three patients, who suffered injuries in the air crash, were undergoing treatment in the civil hospital. According to the PTI report, an official release said the DNA matching process was very complicated as a large number of bodies had to be identified since they were beyond recognition. In such cases, the DNA matching of victims with their family members takes months. But in the case of the Air India plane crash, identification of samples was completed in about two weeks, it said.
Arab Times
7 hours ago
- Business
- Arab Times
Air India fires executives after party video sparks outrage post-crash
NEW DELHI, India, June 28: Four senior executives at Air India SATS (AISATS) have been asked to step down after a video of an office party went viral, drawing widespread condemnation. The controversy erupted just days after the tragic crash of Air India flight AI171 on June 12, 2025, which claimed 270 lives and plunged the nation into mourning. The video, widely shared on social media, showed AISATS Chief Operating Officer Abraham Zachariah and several other employees dancing to loud music during a celebration at the company's Gurugram office. The timing of the event, so soon after one of India's most devastating aviation disasters, was criticized as highly inappropriate and lacking compassion. Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London, crashed shortly after takeoff, striking a hostel at Ahmedabad's BJ Medical College. Of the 260 people onboard, only one passenger survived. As grieving families awaited the return of their loved ones' remains, the video prompted a wave of outrage online, with many accusing the company of insensitivity and poor judgment. In response to the backlash, AISATS released an official statement: "At AISATS, we stand in solidarity with the families affected by the tragic loss of AI171 and deeply regret the lapse in judgment reflected in a recent internal video. The behaviour does not align with our values, and firm disciplinary action has been taken against those responsible as we reaffirm our commitment to empathy, professionalism, and accountability." While the company did not confirm the exact date of the party, sources stated that four senior employees were dismissed for their involvement in organizing the event. AISATS is a joint venture between Air India—now under the ownership of the Tata Group—and Singapore-based SATS Ltd., a prominent global provider of airport services.
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First Post
8 hours ago
- Business
- First Post
Four executives fired by Air India venture over viral video showing staffer dancing days after tragic crash
Air India SATS Services issued a statement on Friday expressing regret over the video and detailing disciplinary action against four senior executives read more The viral video showed employees of AISATS, Air India's ground-handling joint venture with Singapore's SATS Ltd, dancing at their office Four senior executives at Air India SATS Services (AISATS), an airport services management firm, have been sacked after a video went viral on social media showing the company's employees dancing and celebrating just days after the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. AISATS issued a statement on Friday (June 27), expressing regret over the video and detailing disciplinary action against four senior executives. 'At AISATS, we stand in solidarity with the families affected by the tragic loss of AI 171 and deeply regret the lapse in judgment reflected in a recent internal video. The behaviour does not align with our values, and firm disciplinary action has been taken against those responsible as we reaffirm our commitment to empathy, professionalism, and accountability,' the statement reads. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Notably, the video showed employees of AISATS, Air India's ground-handling joint venture with Singapore's SATS Ltd, dancing at their office. In its statement, the company didn't specify when was the video recorded but as per reports, it was shot just days after the June 12 tragedy. In the wake of the recent air crash and other challenges facing Air India, an unverified video has surfaced reportedly showing the COO and VP at a DJ party on Friday at the airline's Delhi office.#AirIndia #AirIndiaCrash @TataCompanies #airlineaccountability — Pradeep Rai (@pradeepraiindia) June 21, 2025 The four sacked executives are believed to have organised the office celebration. The AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad killed 270 people, including 241 passengers. The Boeing 787-8, en route to London Gatwick, struck a medical hostel complex shortly after takeoff. One passenger survived the tragedy. Data recovered from black boxes Meanwhile, Indian authorities have successfully extracted initial data from the two black boxes of the doomed Air India flight. On Thursday (June 26), India's civil aviation ministry reported that investigators are working to determine the cause of the crash. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) began data extraction from the black boxes on June 24. The crash-protected memory unit from the front recorder has been retrieved and its data downloaded. The ministry stated that analysis of the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and flight data recorder (FDR) is ongoing. International Civil Aviation Organisation given observer status in probe India has also decided to give the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) observer status in the ongoing probe. Earlier on Friday, reports emerged that the ICAO's request was rejected by the Indian authorities. Following internal deliberations, Indian authorities accepted the request. 'The Indian authorities are approaching the probe in a transparent manner,' an official said, as quoted by the report.
India Gazette
10 hours ago
- India Gazette
Air India venture sacks four employees over viral celebration video
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): Air India SATS Services (AISATS) has expressed regret and taken disciplinary action against four senior employees, asking them to resign following a viral video showing its employees dancing and celebrating at the office, allegedly after the fatal Air India AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad. The incident has drawn significant attention, with the company subsequently issuing a statement to address the matter. A video recently went viral on social media, showing AISATS employees partying in the workplace. However, the date has not been specified; it might have been shot days after the Air India AI 171 crash. On Friday, AISATS released a statement that said, 'At AISATS, we stand in solidarity with the families affected by the tragic loss of AI 171 and deeply regret the lapse in judgment reflected in a recent internal video. The behaviour does not align with our values, and firm disciplinary action has been taken against those responsible as we reaffirm our commitment to empathy, professionalism, and accountability.' The AISATS spokesperson further stated, 'Firm disciplinary action has been taken against those responsible as we reaffirm our commitment to empathy, professionalism, and accountability.' This decisive action underscores the company's dedication to maintaining high standards of conduct within its workforce. According to sources, four senior employees of Air India's airport gateway services provider, AISATS, have been told to resign after a video showing employees partying in the workplace went viral on social media. Meanwhile, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) Lab in New Delhi, is currently working intensively to examine data retrieved from the black boxes of Air India Flight AI-171, which crashed in Ahmedabad earlier this month. The crash occurred on June 12, when a London-bound Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into a hostel complex of BJ Medical College in the Meghani Nagar area of Gujarat's Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, The tragedy claimed 241 lives out of 242 onboard, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. (ANI)
