Air India Crash: How much salary did Boeing 787 captain Sumit Sabharwal get? Know the full package of the senior pilot Newspoint  |  13/06/2025 23:39:17

Air India Crash: The news of the crash of an Air India Dreamliner plane has shaken the whole country. Captain Sumit Sabharwal, who flew this plane, is considered an experienced and senior pilot. He had given a MAYDAY call before the accident. Let us know how much salary a captain who flies a big plane like Boeing 787 gets and what is included in his salary package.

How much is the salary?

According to reports, a pilot flying Boeing 787 gets an average salary of Rs 8 lakh to Rs 10 lakh per month in Air India. This salary depends on experience, flying hours, rank and nature of flights (domestic or international). The monthly salary of a pilot like Senior Captain Sumit Sabharwal is said to be between Rs 9-10 lakh.

What facilities are available?

Apart from salary, pilots are also given various allowances and facilities, such as:

  • Flying Hours Allowance
  • Night Flying Allowance
  • International Stay Allowance
  • Leave Travel Allowance (LTA)
  • Medical and Insurance Benefits
  • Additional payments for working on holidays

Notice of Mayday Call

Just before the accident, Captain Sumit Sabharwal gave a MAYDAY call, which indicates a serious problem in the plane. After this, the flight lost contact. Air India has released a helpline number 1800 5691 444 so that the families of the passengers can get their information.

PC:Prabhat Khabar

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