This is time to be brave: Chandra to A-I staffers

"I felt I had to be here and meet as many of you as possible," Chandrasekaran told the assembled staff, many of whom were part of the emergency response teams activated following the tragedy.

- DEV CHATTERJEE

N Chandrasekaran (pictured), chairman of Air India (A-I) and Tata Sons, on Monday offered a message of solidarity and resolve in the wake of last week's fatal crash in Ahmedabad while addressing 700-odd employees at the airline's headquarters in Gurugram.

Chandra also visited the Emergency Command Centre, the Integrated Operations Control Centre, and the Customer Service and Support to show his support for A-I.

Recalling his visit to the crash site near Ahmedabad airport, Chandra said: "It was not easy at all. I've seen a fair share of crises in my career, but nothing as heartbreaking as this. I never imagined I would face something like this."