Flydubai passenger list of ill-fated flight to Russia

In a statement last night, flydubai confirmed names of the 62 fatalities as a result of the tragic accident of flight FZ981.

“This confirmation is made after contacting each family member,” the airline said.

Flydubai confirms the names of those who sadly lost their lives on Saturday March 19, 2016.

“Flydubai would like to express once again its deepest sympathies to all those who have lost loved ones in this terrible tragedy. The families of all those who have been affected by flight FZ981 remain our top priority. We would also like to express our gratitude for the work of the Russian officials, local authorities, emergency services and volunteers in difficult conditions in the aftermath of the accident and we continue to offer our support to them,” said Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai.

Flydubai has opened its Family Assistance Centre in Rostov-on-Don to provide support and information to bereaved families.

“We would like to ask that the families and friends of those affected by this sad event are given the time and space they need to grieve,” it noted in the statement.

Relatives may call the numbers below for further information or visit the Family Assistance Centre which has been established in Rostov-on-Don, it said.

From inside Russia (toll free):

8 800 333 42 12

From outside Russia:

+44 20 3450 8853 or +971 4 293 4100

flydubai will continue to issue further updates as more information becomes available, the airline said.

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