Tatas suspend 4 after Air India SATS party video sparks outrage | India News

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Following public backlash over a video showing Air India SATS Airport Services executives dancing at a DJ party in their Gurugram office shortly after the June 12 Air India 171 crash, the company, an arm of Tata Group, has taken disciplinary action against several participants involved in the incident. Four senior officials were suspended from Air India SATS, while multiple others were issued a warning, the company, a 50:50 joint venture between Air India and Singapore’s SATS, said Friday.The video, which garnered over 3.8 million views on X, captured several executives dancing with loud music playing in the background during a celebration at Air India SATS’ Gurugram premises on June 20. The celebration was widely criticised as inappropriate and inconsiderate, particularly as affected families were still mourning their losses. The Air India 171 crash on June 12 resulted in fatalities of all crew members and passengers except one, along with casualties on the ground. “Air India SATS deeply regret the lapse in judgment reflected in a recent internal video,” said a spokesperson of the company, which provides ground handling services at airports. “The behaviour does not align with our values, and firm disciplinary action has been taken against those responsible,” the spokesperson added.