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News18
24-06-2025
- Business
- News18
Watch: Air India SATS Executives Danced At Office Party Days After Ahmedabad Crash
Last Updated: The event, which took place on June 20, was attended by several top company executives. A video of senior officials of Air India SATS (AISATS) dancing at a DJ party held inside their Gurugram office has gone viral on social media. The clip has sparked public outrage, especially because it surfaced days after the tragic crash of Flight AI171 in Ahmedabad, which claimed the lives of 274 people. Many are calling the celebration insensitive and poorly timed. AISATS is a company formed as a partnership between Air India Limited (part of the Tata Group) and Singapore-based SATS Limited. It handles airport ground services at various airports across India. According to a report by the news agency IANS, the DJ party at the Gurugram office took place on June 20 and was attended by several top executives. Among them were Sampreet Kotian, General Manager of Bengaluru International Airport Limited, as well as AISATS Chief Operating Officer (COO) Abraham Zakaria and the company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The video quickly went viral on X (formerly Twitter), triggering a strong backlash from the public. Many found the timing of the celebration highly insensitive, as it happened while families of the crash victims were still grieving and waiting to receive the remains of their loved ones. Take a look at the video here: By June 20, of the 220 bodies that had been identified, only 202 had been reportedly handed over to the families. As per IANS, AISATS was in charge of ground handling services at Delhi Airport and was also responsible for preparing the load sheet for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner flight from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick—the same flight that tragically crashed. As the video began to circulate widely, AISATS responded with an official statement. Speaking to IANS, the company said it was aware of the video being shared online but claimed it was being taken out of context. AISATS added, 'AISATS is aware of a video being circulated on social media that unfortunately is completely out of context. Notwithstanding, we sincerely regret any emotional discomfort this may have caused." However, the company's apology has done little to ease public outrage. A user said, 'Air India, you should be ashamed of yourselves. I hope you clowns are grounded." Another commented, 'How could they? Even if it was planned earlier. It could've been postponed." 'Pathetic & highly insensitive," an individual wrote on X. 'This is not expected," another user remarked. Many people feel that the video shows a disturbing lack of empathy and respect towards the victims of the crash and their grieving families.
India.com
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Days after the Ahmedabad plane Crash, Air India staff seen dancing, partying in office; Netizens slam airline - 'Koi marta hai toh...'
Days after the Ahmedabad plane Crash, Air India staff seen dancing, partying in office; Netizens slam airline - 'Koi marta hai toh...' Just when we were trying to recover from the deadliest air disaster of the recent past, a video of Air India senior officials is doing the rounds on the internet, making people question humanity and sensitivity. On June 12, 2025, a horrific incident of Air India Flight A171 took place, which not only killed nearly 247 people on board with just one survivor but turned out to be India's deadliest aviation accident in over a decade. The Dreamliner Boeing 787-8 crashed barely 38 seconds after its takeoff, allegedly because of both engines' failure. Besides the passengers, it also took the lives of several people on the ground as the plane bumped into the building near BJ Medical College. While the family of the victims and the nation are still mourning the lost lives, footage of AISATS (Air India SATS) went viral, where their executives, including the COO Abraham Zakaria and Air India's CFO, are seen dancing and enjoying the Bollywood songs Ladki Beautiful Kar Gayi Chull. The celebrations were happening in their Gurgaon, Haryana office. View this post on Instagram A post shared by mid-day (@middayindia) As soon as the video went viral on social media, netizens were quick to comment on the poor timing, lack of basic humanity, and insensitivity of the Air India officials. While one user commented, 'Humanity loses, unbelievable,' another said, 'Uska ghar ka koi nahi mara… marta to aisa nahi hota.' ('No one from their family died—if they had, this wouldn't be happening.') Following this insensitive celebration of Air India officials, AISATS has now issued a public apology. In a statement to IANS, they shared – 'AISATS is aware of a video being circulated on social media that, unfortunately, is completely out of context. Notwithstanding, we sincerely regret any emotional discomfort this may have caused.' However, despite the apology, the damage has already been done, and people's rage and anger remain.
