Kathmandu. On June 12, an Air India flight AI171 en route to London Gatwick crashed shortly after taking off near Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was among the 242 people on board the plane. There were 10 crew members, two pilots and 230 passengers. Boeing’s B-787 Dreamliner crashed.
This isn’t the first time a Boeing plane has crashed. Several Boeing planes have crashed in the past. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has crashed for the first time. However, Boeing’s 737 MAX has crashed several times. After updating the aircraft, the aircraft crashed in 2018, 2019 and 2024. More than 500 people lost their lives.
The aircraft crashed in 2018 and 2019 and crashed in 2024 after updating the aircraft. Now the question arises that if a passenger dies in such an accident, how much compensation will his family get and who will pay it? Let’s know what are the rules for airlinecompanies in India.
Rules relating to compensation for plane crashes?
In today’s time, traveling by plane can be as convenient as it can be risky. A single mistake increases the risk of accidents. In such a situation, some strict rules have been made by the airlines companies and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of India (DGCA). So that in case of an emergency, the victim’s family can get financial benefits. These rules are different for domestic and international flights.
Rs 1.4 crore compensation
Airlines operating in India are bound by the norms of the Montreal Convention, 1999, in case of death or physical injury on an international flight. Which is an international treaty. India has also signed it. Under this convention, each passenger is given about Rs 1.4 crore under the Special Protection Rights (SDR). If it is proved that the accident was caused by the airline’s fault, then this compensation may increase further.
This compensation applies to international flights. However, as per the guidelines of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Indian airlines can provide equal coverage for most domestic routes as well. This compensation is given by airlines and insurance companies.
Benefits of travel insurance also
Many insurance companies offer coverage to protect people from risky travel. These typically include accidental death benefits ranging from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 1 crore and permanent disability compensation ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. In such a situation, if a passenger has taken insurance, his family will also get the benefit of this coverage. – Agency
