Press Release regarding the accident Spanair flight number JK 5022 on the route Madrid-Las Palmas.

Spanair informs that after contacting all the families of the passengers on board JK 5022 in Madrid, Spanair has proceeded to publish the list of passengers on their web site (www.spanair.com).

Spanair wishes to express their condolences to the families of the victims of this terrible accident. The company is doing everything possible to help the families and assist their immediate needs.

The accident occurred at 14:45 local time during take off, aircraft type MD-82, with registration EC-HFP. The aircraft was carrying a total of 172 people of which 162 were passengers, 4 passive crew members and 6 flight crew.

A special help-line number has been established for relatives and friends seeking information about those who may have been on board. The telephone number is +34 800 400 200.

Note to Editors: we ask journalists to contact the media information centre that has been specially established to provide you with updated information. The number is +34 91 625 87 03.Please do not call the passenger help line.

Friends & Relatives phone only: +34 800 400 200

Media only +34 91 625 87 03