KUALA LUMPUR: The missing Indonesia AirAsia flight QZ8501 is the worst nightmare that could have happened to the country’s low cost carrier, AirAsia group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said.
Fernandes on his Twitter handle expressed his worst fear come true but assured that they won’t be held back despite the shocking incident.
He said that their priority is to look after all the next of kin of his staff and passengers while promising to be with them through this hard time.
“We will go through this terrible ordeal together and I will try to see as many of you…We will do whatever we can. We will continue to pass information, as it comes.
“To all my staff AirAsia all-stars, be strong, continue to be the best. Pray hard. Continue to do your best for all our guests. See u all soon,” he said.
He added that they were touched by the massive show of support especially from his fellow airlines.
Indonesia AirAsia flight QZ8501 from Surabaya to Singapore had lost contact with air traffic control at 7.24am this morning.