Families affected by missing flight QZ8501 have left airport holding room, some flying to Surabaya tonight

According to several local reports, a Changi Airport spokesperson has revealed there are no more families at the holding room set up in Terminal 2. 

They have all either gone home or retired to a hotel. 

Changi Airport also reveals that 16 next-of-kin have accepted an offer to be flown to Surabaya tonight. 

AirAsia and transport ministry officials in Indonesia have prepared accommodation for them in a hotel near the Juanda International Airport. 

Photo:  Entrance to holding room for families affected by QZ8501 in Changi Airport; TODAY
 

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