Why Do Shabana Azmi & Javed Akhtar Trust Air India After Recent Tragedy?

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Key Takeaways
- Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar reaffirm their trust in Air India.
- Air India is labeled as the best inflight service by Azmi.
- Celebrities share emotional messages post-crash.
- The tragic incident raised safety concerns for the airline.
- Support for national carriers is crucial in times of crisis.
Mumbai, July 8 (NationPress) Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar expressed their continued trust in Air India following the tragic crash, opting to fly with the airline to London for Wimbledon 2025.
Labeling Air India as the "finest inflight service globally", Shabana shared a snapshot with her writer husband from their flight on Instagram.
"Heading to London for #Wimbledon aboard #AirIndia. We stand firm in our belief in our #National carrier known for its superior inflight service @jaduakhtar," she captioned the post.
Previously, veteran actress Zeenat Aman also boarded an Air India flight post-crash.
Sharing her experience via Instagram stories, she posted a picture from her seat with the message, "This morning, I boarded an Air India flight and felt deeply moved as I fastened my seatbelt. I hope our shared sorrow provides comfort to those mourning their losses," Zeenat conveyed.
Moreover, Raveena Tandon took to social media to share a reflective post after getting on an Air India flight.
Accompanying a series of her photos from within the aircraft, Raveena stated, “New Beginnings … to rise and soar again despite challenges … to gather strength and start anew. The atmosphere was somber, the crew’s warm smiles mingled with sadness. The silent passengers and crew shared unspoken condolences and quiet courage. My heartfelt sympathies to the families grieving their losses. A wound that will never heal. Godspeed always @airindia. Resilient and determined to heal and grow stronger again. Jai Hind.”
On June 12, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner tragically crashed shortly after departing from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad.
The aircraft fell into a residential area near BJ Medical College, leading to increased casualties.
Reports indicate that shortly after takeoff, the pilot issued a 'May Day' call. However, attempts by Air Traffic Control to contact the aircraft were met with silence.
This heartbreaking event has raised significant concerns about the safety standards of the airline.