2013-07-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Asiana would like to provide a brief update regarding the status of OZ214.
The special charter flight dispatched by Asiana Airlines yesterday at 13:33 (Korea Time) carrying twelve support staff, eight government inspectors and members of the Korean media has arrived on location in San Francisco. Its passengers have begun supporting the victims and their familes and assisting in the investigation.
Asiana Airlines is providing airfare and lodging for families of the passengers. In the event that the number of family members seeking support increases, Asiana is also preparing to operate additional charter flights.
Two Korean family members departed for the United States yesterday. Another four are expected to depart today followed by an additional four on Wednesday. Asiana Airlines is also supporting twelve Chinese family members and six Chinese government officials, who will depart from Shanghai for the United States (via Incheon) today.
48 injured persons are being treated at local hospitals in the San Francisco area. Each hospital is staffed with dedicated personnel and transportation to provide the utmost support for the victims and their families.
Asiana Airlines deeply regrets this accident and is dedicating great efforts to support and ensure a swift and thorough investigation.
Contact for Information on Passengers of Flight OZ214
Please contact the number below for further information on passengers of Flight OZ 214.
1. Phone Number
– America: 1-855-422-7214
– Korea: 82-2-2669-4015
– China: 400-650-8000(For Overseas Calls: 86-10-84510101)
2. Instructions
-Must be able to verify Passenger name and date of birth
to confirm if the Passenger was on this flight.