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Air India plane crash sparks demands for survivor's seat 11A

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16:43PM Jun 15,2025 | Kathmandu

Firefighters are seen in action at the site of an airplane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. (Photo: The Hindu)

Following the tragic Air India AI-171 crash that killed over 260 people, the lone survivor's choice of seat has triggered a sudden spike in demand for emergency exit row seats—particularly seat 11A.

Viswashkumar Ramesh, a UK national seated next to the emergency exit, miraculously cheated death, prompting flyers to reconsider their seating preferences.

Travel agents across India report a surge in requests for exit row seats, with some passengers insisting on seat 11A even if it isn't near the exit. Aviation experts caution that these seats offer no proven survival advantage, but the psychological comfort now outweighs logic for many.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, en route from Ahmedabad to London, crashed shortly after takeoff, plunging into a residential complex at BJ Medical College.

The pilot issued a MAYDAY call before the aircraft lost altitude and burst into flames, injuring several residents. While investigations continue, Ramesh's survival story has reshaped passenger perceptions overnight. (with inputs from PTI)

Air India plane crash sparks demands for survivor's seat 11A

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