Flydubai chairman: ‘We are in deep shock’ The chairman of Flydubai says the firm is in “deep shock” over the crash in Russia that is believed to have killed all 62 people on board. Flight FZ981crashed early on Saturday morning at Rostov on Don in southern Russia. It had taken off from Dubai International Airport. Russia officials have said that there are ** survivors. The plane was carrying 62 people, including passengers and crew. In a statement Flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith said: “We offer our deepest condolences to the families of the passengers and crew. “Everyone at Flydubai is in deep shock and our hearts go out to the families and friends of those involved. “We don’t yet k**w all the details of the accident but we are working closely with the authorities to establish the cause. “We are making every effort to care for those affected and will provide assistance to the loved ones of those on board.” MORE: All 62 on board killed, say Russian officials MORE: hotline set up for families The Flydubai statement added: “flydubai is deeply sorry to confirm the following information in relation to the tragic accident involving flight FZ981 which was flying from Dubai International (DXB) to Rostov on Don (ROV). While we are still awaiting final confirmation, it is with great sadness that we report we believe there are ** survivors. We are unable to provide more specific details at this moment but we will provide updates as soon as we possibly can. “At this moment our thoughts and prayers are with the families of our passengers and crew who were on board the aircraft. We are working with the local emergency services and other agencies who are at the scene. “flydubai is in the process of verifying the passenger list however preliminary numbers indicate 55 passengers and 7 crew on board on the Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The aircraft had departed Dubai International (DXB) at 18.20GMT on Friday 18 March and was due to arrive that evening at 22.40GMT.” Flydubai has set up family reception centres for relatives of passengers as well as two hotlines: 00 44 203 450 8853 (in the UK) and 04 293 4100. [email protected]
03-20-2016, 02:49 PM
Flydubai chairman: ‘We are in deep shock’
The chairman of Flydubai says the firm is in “deep shock” over the crash in Russia that is believed to have killed all 62 people on board. Flight FZ981crashed early on Saturday morning at Rostov on Don in southern Russia. It had taken off from Dubai International Airport. Russia officials have said that there are ** survivors. The plane was carrying 62 people, including passengers and crew. In a statement Flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith said: “We offer our deepest condolences to the families of the passengers and crew. “Everyone at Flydubai is in deep shock and our hearts go out to the families and friends of those involved. “We don’t yet k**w all the details of the accident but we are working closely with the authorities to establish the cause. “We are making every effort to care for those affected and will provide assistance to the loved ones of those on board.” MORE: All 62 on board killed, say Russian officials MORE: hotline set up for families The Flydubai statement added: “flydubai is deeply sorry to confirm the following information in relation to the tragic accident involving flight FZ981 which was flying from Dubai International (DXB) to Rostov on Don (ROV). While we are still awaiting final confirmation, it is with great sadness that we report we believe there are ** survivors. We are unable to provide more specific details at this moment but we will provide updates as soon as we possibly can. “At this moment our thoughts and prayers are with the families of our passengers and crew who were on board the aircraft. We are working with the local emergency services and other agencies who are at the scene. “flydubai is in the process of verifying the passenger list however preliminary numbers indicate 55 passengers and 7 crew on board on the Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The aircraft had departed Dubai International (DXB) at 18.20GMT on Friday 18 March and was due to arrive that evening at 22.40GMT.” Flydubai has set up family reception centres for relatives of passengers as well as two hotlines: 00 44 203 450 8853 (in the UK) and 04 293 4100. [email protected]
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