Issued Monday 21 March at 12 CET

SkyTeam learned with great regret today of the incident involving China Eastern Airlines flight number MU5735 flying from Kunming to Guangzhou. China Eastern Airlines is a member of SkyTeam.

The management and employees of all the SkyTeam partners are united in expressing their profound sympathy and condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of this tragic incident.

Those seeking further information about the incident should contact China Eastern Airlines on its toll-free information number 400 849 5530. Updated information is available on the China Eastern Airlines website, at www.ceair.com