In a tragic incident involving Air India, Mr. Ramesh, a survivor, has been dubbed the “luckiest man alive” despite immense personal loss. Following the crash, Air India provided an interim compensation payment of £21,500 to Mr. Ramesh, which he has accepted. However, his advisers argue that this amount falls short of covering his immediate financial needs.
Impact of the Crash on Mr. Ramesh
Before the incident, Mr. Ramesh operated a family fishing business in Diu, India, alongside his brother. Unfortunately, the business has since collapsed, leaving him in a precarious financial situation.
Communication with Air India
Mr. Ramesh’s spokesperson, Mr. Seiger, expressed frustration over the lack of communication with Air India. He revealed that they have requested meetings on three separate occasions, but all were ignored or denied.
Public Appeal for Engagement
Through recent media interviews, Mr. Ramesh’s team aims to renew their appeal for dialogue with the airline. Mr. Seiger stated, “It’s appalling that we are having to sit here today and putting him [Viswashkumar] through this.” He emphasized that the executives of Air India should be the ones addressing these concerns directly.
Air India’s Response
The airline, owned by the Tata Group, has indicated that senior executives continue to visit families affected by the crash to express condolences. In a statement, Air India mentioned that they had extended an offer for a meeting with Mr. Ramesh’s representatives prior to the media interviews.
Next Steps
Mr. Ramesh’s family eagerly awaits a constructive response from Air India. The aim is to collaboratively tackle the challenges stemming from this tragedy and alleviate the suffering caused by the crash.
