Vir Das backs Air India after crash, calls them best crew in the sky
Air India has been facing heavy criticism after its London-bound flight AI171 crashed in Ahmedabad on Thursday, resulting in over 260 deaths and numerous injuries. Amid the backlash, comedian Vir Das expressed his support for the airline, saying he can't imagine how difficult it must be for them to do their job at this moment.In his post on X, Das gave a shout-out to the entire airline and called them 'the best in the sky'.advertisement'It's a tragic day for so many families. And all our thoughts and prayers are with them. I just wanted to add my support for the crew. I've flown Air India all my life. It is not an airline without problems but without fail, I know them to be the best crew in the sky (sic),' the comedian wrote.
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He added, 'Time will tell what happened on this tragic flight. I cannot imagine how hard it is for them to do their job right now having lost their own. For the crew, just to say one stands with you. And hopes to see you soon on a flight'.advertisementA major tragedy occurred in Indian aviation when Air India flight AI-17, operating a Boeing 787, crashed just minutes after take-off from Ahmedabad airport. The accident resulted in the deaths of 241 people on board, as well as casualties among individuals on the ground. This incident marks the first fatal crash of the Boeing 787 and is the worst accident involving a wide-body aircraft in India.The process of identifying victims is ongoing at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, where a team of 70 to 80 doctors has been deployed at the post-mortem facility. So far, five victims have been identified, and their bodies handed over to their families: two each from Gujarat and Rajasthan, and one from Madhya Pradesh.Must Watch
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