As we move into the 2nd day of the loss of Flight MH370, things are getting more complex, with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation starting to take an interest in the happenings of the flight – in particular the use of stolen passports in the passenger list.
The LA Times http://www.latimes.com/world/worldnow/la-fg-wn-fbi-disappearance-malaysian-airlines-jet-20140308,0,5571373.story#axzz2vQ9YYaY7 reports further on the US Involvement as there were 4 US Citizens – 3 adults and one infant – aboard the ill fated flight.
The Italian and Austrian passport holders have been identified in their respective territories, as alive and their passports marked as stolen.
No terrorist link has emerged yet from this incident, and it could be possible the passports were brought for illicit travel purposes.
Meanwhile, the aircraft involved – a Boeing 777-200 (9M-MRO) has not been found yet, with the search area and range efforts now to be expanded.
The latest statement from Malaysia Airlines states:
Sepang, 9 March 2014: More than 24 hours after the lost of contact with Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, the search and rescue teams are still unable to detect the whereabouts of the missing aircraft.
The airline is doing its utmost to provide support to the affected family members, this includes immediate financial aid.
The airline has deployed a team of 94 caregivers consisting of well-trained staff and also Tzu Chi Foundation members to provide emotional support to the families. The airline will also be deploying another set of caregivers to Beijing later today.
Last night, a Malaysia Airlines’ Senior Management team arrived at Beijing to address the media and met with family members. Families of affected passengers in Kuala Lumpur were also met by the team.
Meanwhile, Malaysia Airlines will set up a command center at Kota Bharu, Malaysia or Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam as soon as the location of the aircraft is established and the airline will make the necessary arrangements.
The airline is continuously working with the authorities in providing assistance. In fearing for the worst, a disaster recovery management specialist from Atlanta, USA will be assisting Malaysia Airlines in this crucial time.
Sadly, until the lost plane is found – and its ultimate fate confirmed, this is how its is.
More information when data is released.
It is actually 3 Americans, including one infant.
I feel sorry for the families with No answer to IF there family members are alive or dead, not closure at all. Plus the black box should be pinging. and it is odd that it is not. I am wondering If that plane landed someplace.on some Island. No plane just disappears with out a trace. I would say the people are most likely dead. Truly sad I do hope they find the plane. And the families have closure.