flydubai Flight FZ981 Update 3
Aviation Updates Philippines - 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 no 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 including 33 women, 18 men and 4 children 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.
Speaking about the incident, flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith, said, “Our primary concern is for the families of the passengers and crew who were on board. Everyone at flydubai is in deep shock and our hearts go out to the families and friends of those involved. We don’t yet know 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.”
flydubai is activating family reception centres for relatives of passengers and we have issued the following numbers for relatives to call:
+44 203 450 8853 (UK)
+971 (0) 42934100 (UAE)
In addition we have set up a media call centre that can be contacted on the following number:
+1407 205 1813
An update will be issued as soon as more information becomes available.
FOR REGULAR UPDATES PLEASE VISIT: https://www2.flydubai.com/en/emergency/
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| Photo by flydubai Facebook page. |
flydubai is in the process of verifying the passenger list however preliminary numbers indicate 55 passengers including 33 women, 18 men and 4 children 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.
Speaking about the incident, flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith, said, “Our primary concern is for the families of the passengers and crew who were on board. Everyone at flydubai is in deep shock and our hearts go out to the families and friends of those involved. We don’t yet know 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.”
flydubai is activating family reception centres for relatives of passengers and we have issued the following numbers for relatives to call:
+44 203 450 8853 (UK)
+971 (0) 42934100 (UAE)
In addition we have set up a media call centre that can be contacted on the following number:
+1407 205 1813
An update will be issued as soon as more information becomes available.
FOR REGULAR UPDATES PLEASE VISIT: https://www2.flydubai.com/en/emergency/
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