# Grief and Pain in U.K. Following Tragic Air India Crash

Sat Sep 13 2025 09:45:15 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

The recent Air India Flight AI171 tragedy has left families and friends of the victims grappling with immense grief, as they seek answers from a distance.

In a shocking turn of events, an Air India flight bound for London has tragically crashed, leaving relatives of the victims in the U.K. in deep mourning. The flight, which was supposed to land at Gatwick Airport, had a total of 241 passengers, including 52 British nationals, many of whom were prominent members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Heidi Moran, who helps organize the Ramsgate Pride festival, received the devastating news through a social media message that two of her friends, Jamie and Fiongal Greenlaw-Meek, were among those on the flight manifest. The couple had travelled to India for a spiritual retreat, expecting to return in time for local festivities. Instead, they became victims of what has been described as a significant aviation disaster.

Her shock and disbelief mirrored the emotions of many others affected by this tragedy. As the recovery process continues in Ahmedabad, family members are rushing to India to provide support and seek closure. The crash has not only taken lives, but it has also disrupted communities and left a profound impact on those who knew the victims. In light of this tragic event, the search for answers regarding the cause of the crash and the lives lost is now paramount for affected families and the wider public.