All passengers of Emirates Flight safe : Emirates

03 August, Thiruvananthapuram

All the 282 passengers and 18 crew on board of Emirates Flight EK521, which left from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport to Dubai, are safe, according to an Emirates statement here Wedneday.

The plane has crash landed at Dubai Airport after reportedly catching fire in mid-air. The Boeing 777 aircraft, departed at 1019 hrs from here and was scheduled to land at 1250 hrs at Dubai International Airport.

“We can confirm that there are no fatalities among our passengers and crew. All passengers and crew are accounted for and safe,” the statement added.

“We are expecting a four-hour network wide delay, more information will be available on the Emirates website and social media channels. The main priority remains with those involved and offering support to concerned family and friends. Dedicated telephone lines are now active for family members: UAE – 8002111, UK – 00442034508853, US – 0018113502081,” the statement said.