On behalf of United Master Executive Council and the Flight Attendants of United Airlines, we express our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those lost in the tragedy involving Lion Air flight JT 610. Lion Air flight JT 610 departed from Jakarta Soekarno Hatta International Airport at 6:20, October 29, 2018, enroute to Pangkal Pinang. The aircraft lost contact with authorities 13 minutes into the flight. It is believed that all aboard perished in this tragic accident.
Reports indicate the flight was staffed with two pilots and six cabin crew to care for the 181 passengers, including three children. Recovery operations are now underway.
We keep in our thoughts and prayers those who perished as well as the families and friends who loved them.