Wilson Rebuts Social Media Claims of Funeral Absence

Air India Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and managing director (MD) Campbell Wilson on Friday said senior executives of the airline were present at the funeral of every flight crew member who died in the June 12 crash, dismissing "social media commentary" that claimed otherwise.

- DEEPAK PATEL

"We have had senior representation at each and every one," Wilson wrote in a message to employees.

He added that the management chose to keep a low profile "as a matter of respect," to avoid disrupting services "so important for families and loved ones."

Wilson also said the airline is supporting families of the deceased crew members as if they were its own.

"These families are now Tata families," he said, echoing a statement by Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran.

About 500 employees from Air India and 17 other Tata Group companies are in Ahmedabad assisting families of passengers, crew and residents affected by the tragedy. "We will continue supporting those affected long after the work in Ahmedabad is done," Wilson said.