Definition: The word "air india survivor" refers to a group of individuals who have survived several air disasters involving Air India. The term was coined by journalist Avinash Kaushik, who covered the 2008 crash of a Boeing 757-200 in Bangalore. He wrote, "In the wake of the Indian government's response to the disaster that killed over 1,000 people, an unexpected and unprecedented wave of support came pouring into the Air India family." The term is commonly used by the media and the aviation community, as it signifies the resilience and bravery of the survivors.