Air India announces interim compensation for Mangalore Air tragedy victims

Expressing grief and regret at the unfortunate accident of Air India Express flight IX-812, he said Air India team is working round the clock without a break and is committed to provide all assistance to the family members of the passengers as well as the crew. Mr. Jadhav announced Interim Compensation from Air India of Rs 10 Lakhs for passengers above the age of 12; Rs 5 Lakhs to passengers below the age of 12 and Rs 2 Lakhs for every injured passenger. This is subject to execution of appropriate documentation. This Interim compensation will be taken into account and adjusted against the final compensation to be assessed. The Insurance Companies have agreed to it. This compensation is over and above the ex-gratia payment announced by the Prime Minister.

Mr. Jadhav also announced that the Air India Flight Safety Team along with DGCA has commenced the investigation process. He said, an international reputed Emergency Response company called M/s Kenyon has arrived in India and will be available for providing necessary support. The bodies of the First Officer Capt. Ahluwalia and one of the cabin crew Ms. Tejpal have been flown from Mangalore to Mumbai. He also told the media present that we are in touch with the family of the Commander Capt. Glusica and are making necessary arrangements for flying his body to his home country which is Serbia.

Special assistance teams called Angels of Air India are working at Mangalore and other locations supporting all the family members, making their travel arrangements, taking care of their every need. One Angel of Air India has been assigned to each survivor and to the families of the deceased to assist them in any possible way. Mr. Jadhav said "As a national carrier, we definitely Care and will do everything to support the family members." Counseling sessions have been planned for the family members as well as the crew members.

There were 160 passengers and six crew members on board. There are eight survivors and the remaining 158 bodies have been recovered from the site. 128 bodies have been identified and returned to the family members