Garuda Indonesia Cabin Crew Suspended After Passenger tracks Missing iPhone to Hotel
By [Your Name], World-Today-News.com – June 23,2025
melbourne,Australia – In a stunning development,Garuda Indonesia has suspended its entire cabin crew following allegations of theft aboard flight GA716 from Jakarta to Melbourne on June 6th. The incident centers around passenger Michael Tjendara, who claims his iPhone was stolen during the flight adn later tracked to a hotel near the Southbank Promenade where the airline’s crew was reportedly staying.Tjendara detailed the ordeal on instagram, sharing screenshots from Apple’s “Find My iPhone” feature which pinpointed the device’s location near the Mercure Hotel. The signal was last tracked between 3:50 PM and 4:40 PM before appearing to move towards the Evan Walker Bridge, ultimately indicating the phone had been dropped into the Yarra River.
“This isn’t just about a phone – it’s about the safety of all passengers in the future,” Tjendara wrote, appealing for CCTV footage and information from local businesses.
Garuda Indonesia swiftly responded, confirming the suspension of the entire crew. Director of Commercial and Cargo, Ade R.susardi, stated the airline is “in continuous interaction with the concerned passenger and remain committed to supporting him throughout the follow-up process” [[1]]. A company representative has been dispatched to Melbourne to assist Tjendara with filing a police report.
Susardi apologized for the incident, emphasizing that the crew followed standard operating procedures, including coordinating with airport authorities to initiate a search. The airline maintains it is taking the matter seriously and cooperating fully with investigations.
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