Beaucaire From Syria, joined Sep 2003, 5252 posts, RR: 26 Posted (4 years 5 months 3 weeks 3 days 20 hours ago) and read 12852 times:
Le Figaro just announced that among the many hostages still kept in the Oberoi HOtel in Mumbai are also 15 Air France crew-members . I do wish them all the best and good luck with the Indian Assault treams trying to liberate the hostages.
There have been new explosions in the Oberoi just one hours ago..
Odysseus9001 From United States of America, joined Oct 2008, 119 posts, RR: 1 Reply 2, posted (4 years 5 months 3 weeks 3 days 19 hours ago) and read 12054 times:
Air France crews have always been courteous to me and other passengers. I am a frequent traveler and when I read this, it felt like part of my family is in danger.
I wish Indian security forces success and victory in rescuing the hostages unharmed. I know they are doing their best in a very challenging mission.
777fan From United States of America, joined Jan 2006, 2402 posts, RR: 3 Reply 4, posted (4 years 5 months 3 weeks 3 days 18 hours ago) and read 11859 times:
CNN is reporting that the crew is "trapped" which suggests that they may not be hostages, but rather are unable to escape. Either way, best wishes for a quick, safe resolution to their predicament.
In keeping with the aviation theme, it's too bad the attackers' fate couldn't be decided among the fan blades of a GE90 engine.
FlySSC From France, joined Aug 2003, 7312 posts, RR: 61 Reply 5, posted (4 years 5 months 3 weeks 3 days 18 hours ago) and read 11819 times:
Quoting 777fan (Reply 16): CNN is reporting that the crew is "trapped" which suggests that they may not be hostages, but rather are unable to escape.
Correct.
The CREW is in the "Trident" section of the Oberoi hotel.
They are all safe. They initially all gathered in the room of the Captain, but now each crew member could return in their room and they are waiting to be evacuated from the hotel.
Par13del From Bahamas, joined Dec 2005, 5897 posts, RR: 8 Reply 6, posted (4 years 5 months 3 weeks 3 days 18 hours ago) and read 11687 times:
Since this thread is about the concern for safety of these crews, if there are still attackers in the hotel is it wise to be reporting in real time where exactly the crew is being secured?
This attack was obviously well co-ordinated, we would be careless to think that the planners have no access to the internet and can read open forums like this one. A lot of infrastructure went into this raid, regardless of the initial reports are that there are foreigners involved, they had to have local support for shelter, planning, transportation etc. and you can also be certain that not all members of this plot went out on the raid, some most certainely stayed at home to monitor the progress.
Davescj From United States of America, joined Jun 2007, 2244 posts, RR: 0 Reply 9, posted (4 years 5 months 3 weeks 3 days 15 hours ago) and read 10869 times:
Prayers for the crew and their families......
Quoting 777fan (Reply 4): In keeping with the aviation theme, it's too bad the attackers' fate couldn't be decided among the fan blades of a GE90 engine.
Luv2fly From United States of America, joined May 2003, 11957 posts, RR: 51 Reply 10, posted (4 years 5 months 3 weeks 3 days 15 hours ago) and read 10457 times:
Quoting Par13del (Reply 6): Since this thread is about the concern for safety of these crews, if there are still attackers in the hotel is it wise to be reporting in real time where exactly the crew is being secured?
Since the major sources for news are reporting on this story we here are hardly letting the proverbial cat out of the bag.
Par13del From Bahamas, joined Dec 2005, 5897 posts, RR: 8 Reply 11, posted (4 years 5 months 3 weeks 3 days 15 hours ago) and read 10277 times:
Quoting Luv2fly (Reply 10): Since the major sources for news are reporting on this story we here are hardly letting the proverbial cat out of the bag.
That may well be the case, but with the prevalence of the internet and mobile internet devices, the information provided via the internet in the initial stages is sometimes more accurate than that provided by those rushing for sound bites on the world media stage. In due time I'm certain the best images we will see of this crisis wil be cell phone still and video shots.
Best wishes to those involved and the nation of India, the fallout from this will be huge on the tourist stage, it takes years to build a tourist market, but as in all things, it can be destroyed in a matter of hours.
Midcon385 From United States of America, joined Dec 2006, 570 posts, RR: 0 Reply 12, posted (4 years 5 months 3 weeks 3 days 13 hours ago) and read 9217 times:
Best wishes and prayers for them and their continued safety!
VHECA From Australia, joined May 2007, 259 posts, RR: 0 Reply 14, posted (4 years 5 months 3 weeks 3 days 12 hours ago) and read 8880 times:
Quoting 777fan (Reply 4): In keeping with the aviation theme, it's too bad the attackers' fate couldn't be decided among the fan blades of a GE90 engine.
What did the GE90 ever do to you? Not fair destroy a great peice of technology on terrorists. Just push 'em out over the pacific from 39,000ft!
Wish all a very safe return to their families and loved ones who have been trapped by this ordeal.
Cheers
VHECA
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DiscoverCSG From United States of America, joined Jan 2007, 781 posts, RR: 0 Reply 15, posted (4 years 5 months 3 weeks 3 days 12 hours ago) and read 8477 times:
Quoting 777fan (Reply 4): In keeping with the aviation theme, it's too bad the attackers' fate couldn't be decided among the fan blades of a GE90 engine.
Quoting VHECA (Reply 14): Just push 'em out over the pacific from 39,000ft!
Miami1 From Australia, joined Feb 2001, 706 posts, RR: 0 Reply 16, posted (4 years 5 months 3 weeks 3 days 9 hours ago) and read 7425 times:
Qantas crews normally stay out near the airport but we have suspended our slips and are rerouting flights via Singapore with the crews operating a Singapore to Mumbai return shuttle.
Good Luck to the Air France crew it would be a very frightening experience.
Ikramerica From United States of America, joined May 2005, 21025 posts, RR: 60 Reply 18, posted (4 years 5 months 3 weeks 3 days 3 hours ago) and read 5721 times:
Quoting Mattteo (Reply 17): Acoording to BFM TV, all crew members have just been released! I'm so happy for my colleagues!!!
The report is 20 released, including AF and LH crew members and 2 Americans. Not sure if all AF crew were released and safe yet. News still breaking...
Of all the things to worry about... the Wookie has no pants.
Davescj From United States of America, joined Jun 2007, 2244 posts, RR: 0 Reply 20, posted (4 years 5 months 3 weeks 3 days 3 hours ago) and read 5518 times:
Quoting Mattteo (Reply 17): Acoording to BFM TV, all crew members have just been released! I'm so happy for my colleagues!!!
Thank God! Good news for several families I'm sure!
BlueFlyer From United States of America, joined Jan 2006, 3119 posts, RR: 1 Reply 22, posted (4 years 5 months 3 weeks 3 days 2 hours ago) and read 5159 times:
Quoting Ikramerica (Reply 18): The report is 20 released, including AF and LH crew members and 2 Americans. Not sure if all AF crew were released and safe yet. News still breaking...
All 15 AF and 3 LH crew members in the hotel safe and accounted for.
B707forever From United States of America, joined Dec 2007, 459 posts, RR: 0 Reply 23, posted (4 years 5 months 3 weeks 3 days 1 hour ago) and read 4898 times:
Thank God both crews are safe. What a frightening experience for everyone involved. One thinks about the airport as the scary place and now crews need to also think about hotels being just as scary? Crazy, absolutely crazy.
I'm sure there's going to be more than one airline now reviewing their hotel arrangements, including room locations and instructions for crews on evacuation, etc. I fear we're going to hear awful news from Mumbai once the hotels are all cleared. What's especially scary is that 20-25 crazy kids (i say kids because they're all reported as mis 20's) with weapons can create so much world fear and death.
Luv2fly From United States of America, joined May 2003, 11957 posts, RR: 51 Reply 24, posted (4 years 5 months 3 weeks 2 days 19 hours ago) and read 3597 times:
Quoting Par13del (Reply 11): That may well be the case, but with the prevalence of the internet and mobile internet devices, the information provided via the internet in the initial stages is sometimes more accurate than that provided by those rushing for sound bites on the world media stage. In due time I'm certain the best images we will see of this crisis wil be cell phone still and video shots.
Like others have said I am sure the terrorist have better things to do then to surf the web. Also you might be over stating the importance of this site.
You can cut the irony with a knife
25 Flymad: 14 SAA crew also involved at the Oberoi. Apparently 7 safe and out of the hotel. Remaining 7 still trapped in the hotel but apparently in contact with
26 AF Cabin Crew: Ia Orana All ! All Air France crews are safe and have been released from the hotel. They will spend a few hours of rest in another hotel before flying
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