Transportation Ministry official Hadi Mustofa told that Indonesian AirAsia flight QZ8501 from Surabaya to Singapore was reported missing on Sunday morning.
The aircraft with 155 people on board, including one British, one Malaysian, one Singaporean, and three Koreans, and seven crew members lost contact with air traffic control at around 6:17 a.m[local time].
Malaysia-based AirAsia said a search and rescue operation was underway for Flight QZ8501.
"At the present time we unfortunately have no further information regarding the status of the passengers and crew members on board, but we will keep all parties informed as more information becomes available," the airline said.
"At this time, search and rescue operations are in progress and AirAsia is cooperating fully and assisting the rescue service."
CNN reported that At the airport in Surabaya, loved ones gathered and wept as they waited for any word on the passengers.
AirAsia Chief Executive Tony Fernandes twitted "Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers. We must stay strong," He later announced he was traveling to Surabaya, saying most of the passengers are from there.
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