The Air India aircraft, which is going to London Gatwick on June 12, crashed shortly after flying near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. The aircraft had 242 people, including former Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani, there were 10 crew members, 2 pilots and 230 passengers. The Boeing company’s B-787 Dreamliner was involved in the accident.
This is not the first time, when the plane of Boeing has accidentally accidental. Even before this, many aircraft of Boeing Company have crashed. The Boeing company says that Boeing 787 Dreamliner, has been crashed for the first time. However, 737 Max of Boeing had crashed several times. After updating the aircraft 2018, 2019 and this aircraft also crashed in 2024, in which more than 500 people lost their lives.
Now the question arises that if the passenger dies in such an accident, then how much compensation his family gets and who gives it. Let’s know what are the rules for airlines companies?
Rules regarding compensation in aircraft accident?
In today’s time, traveling by aircraft is as convenient as it can be risky. Due to any one mistake, the risk of untoward increases. In such a situation, some strict rules have been made by airlines companies and DGCA. So that the families of the victims can get financial benefits in an emergency. These rules are different for domestic and international flights.
1.4 crore compensation
In the event of death or physical injury in international flight, airlines operating in India are tied to the Montreal Convention, 1999 rule, which is an international treaty which India has also signed. Under this convention, about Rs 1.4 crore is given to every passenger by 128,821. If it is proved that this accident has happened due to the mistake of the airline, then this compensation can increase further.
This compensation applies to international flights, but as per the Directorates of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Indian aviation companies can often provide similar coverage for domestic routes. This compensation is given by the airlines and insurance company.
The benefit of travel insurance is also
Many insurance companies offer coverage to protect people from risky travel. These typically include contingent 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 insured, then his family will also get the benefit of this cover.