The Government of India has activated an Operational Control Room at the Ministry of Civil Aviation to coordinate all information related to the AI171 crash. For assistance, the helpline numbers are 011-24610843 and 9650391859.

Air India has announced a dedicated passenger hotline at 1800 5691 444 to provide additional information.

Following the Air India Flight AI171 crash near Ahmedabad airport, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (@MoCA_GoI) in New Delhi has set up an Operational Control Room to manage and coordinate all response efforts. 

For assistance or information, please contact the Delhi Control Room at 011-24610843 or 9650391859. 

Additionally, the Ahmedabad Operational Control Room can be reached at 9978405304 or 079-23251900.

The Government of Gujarat has also set up a control room at the State Emergency Operation Centre in response to the Ahmedabad plane crash. Those seeking assistance can contact the control room at 079-232-51900 or on mobile at 9978405304, according to a post by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) Gujarat.

The UK government has acknowledged the plane crash in Ahmedabad and is collaborating closely with local Indian authorities to promptly ascertain the facts and provide necessary support to those affected. 

British nationals seeking consular assistance or concerned about friends and family involved in the incident are advised to contact the UK consular helpline at 020 7008 5000.