Air India Express IX-812 accident - press release 2
22-May-2010 Further to our earlier press release concerning Air India Express flight IX-812, there were 160 passengers and six crew members on board.
We have reasons to believe that there are casualties and we are awaiting details and confirmation.
At this stage, our priority continues to be towards all passengers who were on our flight IX-812 and their families.
Air India is extending all its support to the emergency services and other agencies that are associated with this emergency. A team has been rushed to Mangalore.
Air India shall provide all assistance and cooperation to the regulatory authorities that will investigate the accident.
To assist us in continuing to help those most affected by this accident, we request that relatives and close friends only contact our following telephone numbers so that communication lines are open to those who need it the most.
Bangalore Helpline No. 080 66785172 / 080 22273310.
Mumbai Helpline Telephone No. 022 2279 6161.
Dubai Airport Tel. Nos. 00971-4-2165828/29.