Mangalore Air Crash – Dependents Term Air India's Appeal 'Inhuman'

Kasargod: Recently, the families of the victims of 2010 Mangalore air crash had succeeded in obtaining a decree in their favour from Kerala High Court for payment of compensation of about Rs 75 lac for each of the crash victims. National Aviation Company of India Ltd, which operates the Air India flights, has gone on appeal against this verdict.
In a press conference, the representatives of the dependents of the crash victims, who are aggrieved by the new stand taken by Air India, accused the aviation company of betrayal and inhuman attitude in filing the said appeal.
The aggrieved noted that union minister for civil aviation, Vayalar Ravi, spokespersons of Air India, and various other leaders had welcomed the High Court verdict. In this backdrop, they expressed surprise and shock at the sudden decision of India to go on an appeal. They demanded for the withdrawal of the appeal, and to pay compensation as ordered by the High Court earlier.
13/08/11 Daijiworld

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Categories: Air India Aug 2011, Safety Aug 2011