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News.com.au
18 hours ago
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- News.com.au
British couple post lighthearted airport video moments before tragic Air India crash
A British couple shared a lighthearted video from Ahmedabad airport, joking about their holiday and appearing completely at ease just moments before boarding the Air India flight that would crash in a fireball. Jamie Meek, 45, and his husband Fiongal Greenlaw, 39, are believed to have been on board the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner flight bound for London Gatwick, which went down shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The couple were known for their wellness and spirituality business The Wellness Foundry based in South London and Ramsgate. They appeared to be in good spirits in their final recorded moments. 'Goodbye India,' Mr Greenlaw-Meek can be heard saying in the video, before turning to ask, 'What's your biggest take away Jamie?' 'I don't know,' Mr Meek replies, prompting a laugh from his husband who quips. 'Yeah fascinating, great, thanks for your contribution' The pair then joke about the challenges of travelling with a partner, ending the clip with Mr Greenlaw-Meek saying they were 'going back happily happily happily calm'. The couple had been sharing updates from their stay at The House of MG, a boutique hotel in Ahmedabad. A few days earlier, they had posted from the property reflecting on their trip. The couple had been together since 2019 and married in a series of ceremonies, including one in Las Vegas in 2022. Their work at The Wellness Foundry focused on psychic readings, tarot, reiki, and yoga. Earlier this year, Mr Greenlaw-Meek appeared on ITV's This Morning to discuss the meaning of people's auras, a moment the pair described on Instagram as their 'biggest gig so far'. The doomed flight was carrying at least 230 passengers along with 10 crew and two pilots. Images from the crash site show the aircraft's remains engulfed in flames near the airport, with thick black smoke pouring into the sky. Authorities are still working to confirm the final casualty count, with several passengers still unaccounted for. Indian authorities have confirmed over 200 fatalities, with the toll expected to rise. Sole survivor's miracle escape Forty-year-old Vishwashkumar Ramesh, a British citizen and father of one, emerged from the rubble in an astonishing turn of events after his plane crashed into a fireball. His family have said he has 'no idea' how he survived. It's been reported Mr Ramesh's brother was also on the doomed flight. Indian Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah has visited Mr Ramesh in hospital. Footage from the incident showed a man walking away from the crash site with blood on his face but seemingly superficial cuts and bruises as well as torn clothes. A boarding pass from the scene shows Mr Ramesh was in seat 11A of the Dreamliner. According to Air India's seat map this is in the first row on economy right next to an exit. 'Thirty seconds after takeoff, there was a loud noise and then the plane crashed. It all happened so quickly,' Mr Ramesh is reported as saying by new outlet The New Indian Express. 'There were dead bodies around me. I got scared. I got up and ran'. 'There were pieces of the plane everywhere.'
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Devastated Made In Chelsea star pays emotional tribute to close friends feared dead in Air India crash
MADE In Chelsea star Alex Mytton has shared his devastation amid fears that his two friends have died in the Air India crash. Alex, 33, has penned an emotional message after learning that Fiongal Greenlaw and Jamie Meek were believed to be on the doomed flight yesterday. 7 7 The couple, who are known for being wellness gurus, had been enjoying a holiday together in India and had be due to return to London. Alex, who has hosted Fiongal and Jamie at his own retreats, has now spoken of his heartbreak in a message on Instagram. Tagging in his girlfriend Helen Wood, Alex wrote: "A bit lost for words and feeling a tad emotionally exhausted so I just want to write a short message so as to get the message out. "Our lovely friends Fiongal & Jamie were very sadly killed yesterday in the plane crash in India. "There's a lot more I want to say about them, as they were very close to @Hannah_woood & I's heart but right now I just wanted to say that if anybody wants to meet up tomorrow if they're feeling heavy, sad or just wanna hang out with some other humans I'm gonna be organising a little meet up & hug in the park or along the lines (sorry not making loads of sense atm). "It feels like there's a lot of sadness and pain at the moment and just wanted to do something as a vigil to our friends but also for everything else going on at the moment. "So please if you're feeling down or even just up for hanging out or just saying hey, it'll be a bunch of us just chatting and chilling in the park." The Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner with 242 passengers on board - including 53 Brits - smashed into a doctors' hostel in Ahmedabad in the west of India yesterday. The plane was headed to London Gatwick when it crashed just moments after take-off. Brit man, Ajay Kumar Vishwash, 40, cheated death after jumping off the flaming jet - walking away with minor injuries. He is believed to be the sole survivor of the catastrophe. Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary pay emotional tribute to This Morning star feared dead in Air India plane crash Earlier this year, the wellness brand founded by 39-year-old Fiongal and Jamie, 45, was promoted on This Morning. Fiongal appeared on the ITV daytime show earlier this year. Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond paid tribute to the couple at the start of Friday's episode. Dermot explained that Fiongal "appeared on This Morning twice this year" adding: "We loved his energy that he brought to the studio. "Fiongal was on board the plane with his husband." Dermot then spoke about how the couple shared videos online before they are believed to have boarded the plane. "Our thoughts and our prayers go to their loved ones and all those affected by this terrible tragedy." Former This Morning editor Martin Frizell has also shared a moving tribute. Sharing a snap of Fiongal posing with Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley from the show online, Martin penned: "So so sad to hear that Fiongal Greenlaw Meek and his partner are reported to be among the passengers and crew killed today on board the Air India flight bound for Gatwick. "I remember his visit to the studio in January, he was passionate about auras and although I'm a sceptical sort his vibrancy and sheer enthusiasm won folk over." He continued: "And I know for a fact that he hoped to use his appearance on This Morning to build his Wellness brand, he had a great future ahead of him. "Thoughts are with his family and friends and those of his partner Jamie." 7 7 7 7
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
This Morning star's heartbreaking final video revealed just hours before tragic death on Air India crash
A HEARTBREAKING final video posted by a This Morning star has been revealed just hours before their tragic death on the Air India crash that claimed 241 lives. Fiongal Greenlaw-Meek, 39, appeared twice on the ITV daytime show earlier this year, discussing the healthy lifestyle company he founded with his husband Jamie Meek, 45. 6 6 The couple were among the passengers who passed away when the flight crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad on June 12, bound for Gatwick. In the chilling final clip filmed at Ahmedabad airport, Fiongal and Jamie, dressed in floral shirts and visibly happy, reflect on their trip. Fiongal says: 'We are at the airport just boarding. Goodbye India. Ten-hour flight back to England. What was your biggest takeaway Jamie?' Jamie responds: 'I don't know,' prompting Fiongal's laughter and a teasing, 'Thanks for your contribution.' Fiongal jokes that his main lesson was 'don't lose your patience with your partner,' to which Jamie smiles and replies, 'You snapped at me at the airport for having chai.' Passengers mill in the background as Fiongal adds, 'I'm going back to Britain happily, happily calm.' This Morning paid tribute to Fiongal during Friday's broadcast. Co-presenter Alison Hammond added: 'Of the 242 people on board, 241 lost their lives, including 52 from the UK, making it the worst aviation disaster involving British nationals since the 9/11 attacks.' Martin Frizell, former editor of This Morning, posted a touching tribute on Instagram, sharing a photo of Fiongal smiling alongside Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley. He wrote: 'So, so sad to hear that Fiongal Greenlaw Meek and his partner are reported to be among the passengers and crew killed today on board the Air India flight bound for Gatwick. "I remember his visit to the studio in January, he was passionate about auras and although I'm a sceptical sort his vibrancy and sheer enthusiasm won folk over. "And I know for a fact that he hoped to use his appearance on This Morning to build his Wellness brand, he had a great future ahead of him. "Thoughts are with his family and friends and those of his partner Jamie.' Jamie's brother Nick Meek told MailOnline: 'We were expecting him home tonight. He should have landed at 6.30pm and then driven up for about 11pm to get his dog who is staying with our Mum. "She is not in a good way. It is all very raw for her at the moment. It's a lot to take in and we only heard this news a couple of hours ago." Jamie and Fiongal, who lived in London and ran the wellness brand the Wellness Foundry, had been in India for about 10 days on a wellness retreat. Nick said: 'They both worked in holistics and had their own business.' Although Jamie had been to India before, this was their first trip as a couple since marrying in 2022. They lived together in Ramsgate, Kent. Earlier social media posts from the couple showed their experiences in Ahmedabad, including a seven-hour car journey to a stunning hotel. In one clip, Fiongal lies on a large bed beside a giant swing, describing the hotel as 'beautiful' and saying he felt 'very, very happy.' Their time in India was captured in a series of posts showing henna tattoos, shopping for fabrics and gifts, and riding in a tuk-tuk through busy streets. On their final night, Fiongal reflected: 'So, it's our last night in India and we've had a magical experience. Some mind-blowing things have happened. We are going to put all this together and create a vlog. It's my first ever vlog about the whole trip and we want to share it.' Jamie added: 'We have been on quite a journey and then spending our last night here in this beautiful hotel, it's really been a great way to round off the trip.' The Wellness Foundry, founded by Fiongal in 2018 after a spiritual awakening triggered by illness, specialises in tarot and psychic readings, reiki, and other alternative therapies. The company's website says Fiongal sought healing 'beyond conventional methods' and explored practices that 'resonated deeply within his soul.' While the exact cause of the horrific Air India crash is not yet known, speculation continues to swirl online. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner with 242 passengers on board - including 53 Brits and 11 children - smashed into a doctors' hostel in the west of India on Thursday. One of Flight AI171's two "black boxes" has reportedly been recovered - which should provide crucial evidence on the fateful minutes between the plane leaving the airport terminal to it's impact. The black box will provide technical information on details like time, speed, altitude and heading. And the cockpit voice recorder may also offer vital clues such as any conversation between the two pilots, any engine noises or bangs, stall warnings or sounds of other equipment. The crash killed at least 265 people - including those on board and locals on the ground. As crash investigators begin to pour over that data, The Sun looks at six main theories as potential causes for India's worst ever aviation disaster. 6 6 6 6
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
This Morning hosts pay emotional tribute to British Air India crash passenger who appeared on show and is feared dead - gushing 'we loved his energy in the studio'
This Morning hosts paid an emotional tribute to a British Air India crash passenger who appeared on the show and is feared dead. Fiongal Greenlaw-Meek, 39, featured on the ITV daytime programme in January and April this year and discussed the healthy lifestyle company called the Wellness Foundry he founded with his husband, Jamie Meek, 45, who was also thought to be on the plane. 'We are starting today with the tragic flight disaster dominating the news this morning,' Dermot O'Leary said at the beginning of Friday's instalment of This Morning. The couple are thought to be among the 241 victims who perished when the flight crashed just after take-off from Ahmedabad bound for Gatwick on Thursday (June 12). Dermot added: 'Sadly, one of those believed to have lost his life is Fiongal Greenlaw-Meek. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Fiongal Greenlaw-Meek (second right) featured on the ITV daytime programme in January and April this year and discussed the healthy lifestyle company called the Wellness Foundry he founded with his husband, Jamie Meek, 45, who was also thought to be on the plane. The couple are thought to be among the 241 victims who perished when the flight crashed just after take-off from Ahmedabad bound for Gatwick on Thursday (June 12). Pictured: A video posted to social media appeared to show the plane descending in a controlled manner with a high nose angle and landing gear deployed 'Fiongal appeared on This Morning twice this year, we loved the energy he brought to the studio. Fiongal was on board the plane with his husband Jamie. 'The couple posted videos online about their flight just before boarding and our thoughts and prayers go to their loved ones and all those affected by the terrible tragedy.' Presenter Alison Hammond added: 'Of the 242 people of those on board, 241 lost their lives, including 52 from the UK, making it the worst aviation disaster involving British nationals since the 9/11 attacks.' Former This Morning editor Martin Frizell paid tribute to Fiognal on his Insatgram account yesterday. He posted a photo of Fiongnal smiling with Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley alongside the caption: 'So so sad to hear that Fiongal Greenlaw Meek and his partner are reported to be among the passengers and crew killed today on board the Air India flight bound for Gatwick. 'I remember his visit to the studio in January, he was passionate about auras and although I'm a sceptical sort his vibrancy and sheer enthusiasm won folk over. 'And I know for a fact that he hoped to use his appearance on This Morning to build his Wellness brand, he had a great future ahead of him. 'Thoughts are with his family and friends and those of his partner Jamie.' Jamie and Fiongal, who live in London, run a wellness and healthy lifestyle company called the Wellness Foundry, and had been in India on holiday. In a chilling final social media video posted from Ahmedabad airport as they waited to board their doomed flight the couple were dressed in flowery shirts looking happy at the end of their break. In the clip, Fiongal says: 'We are at the airport just boarding. Goodbye India. Ten-hour flight back to England. What was your biggest takeaway Jamie? Jamie replies: 'I don't know,' with his partner laughing and responding: 'Thanks for your contribution.' Fiongal then jokes that his biggest takeaway was 'don't lose your patience with your partner' to which Jamie responds with a smile: 'You snapped at me at the airport for having chai.' As other passengers mill in the background, Fiongal laughs at the camera and reveals that he is going back to Britain 'happily, happily calm.' Jamie Meek's brother, Nick Meek, told MailOnline: 'We were expecting him home tonight. He should have landed at 6.30pm and then driven up for about 11pm to get his dog who is staying with our Mum. 'She is not in a good way. It is all very raw for her at the moment. It's a lot to take in and we only heard this news a couple of hours ago. 'Jamie and his husband Fin had been out there for 10 days as a couple to do a wellness retreat. 'They both worked in holistics and had their own business.' The caretaker from Birmingham said it was not the first time his brother had been to India but it was the first time they had gone as a couple. He said that his brother and Fin had married in 2022 and lived in Ramsgate, Kent. In other videos posted by the couple, they showed the stunning hotel they were staying in while in Ahmedabad having completed a seven-hour car journey. Fiongal lies on a large bed as he speaks to the camera, showing off a giant swing in their room and describes the hotel as 'beautiful. He beams: 'Feeling very, very happy.' The couple captured the happy time they had in India in a series of social media posts. This included getting henna tattoos, shopping for fine fabrics and other gifts and driving through chaotic traffic in a tuk-tuk. They arrived in Ahmedabad just a day before flying back with Fiongal posting in a video: 'So, it's our last night in India and we've had a magical experience. Some mind-blowing things have happened. 'We are going to put all this together and create a vlog. It's my first ever vlog about the whole trip and we want to share it.' Jamie revealed what a memorable trip they had both had: 'We have been on quite a journey and then spending our last night here in this beautiful hotel, it's really been great way to round off the trip.' According to its website, The Wellness Foundry was founded by Fiongal in 2018 after he had a 'spiritual awakening' following a mysterious illness. The website adds: 'Seeking healing beyond conventional methods, Fiongal delved into alternative practices that resonated deeply within his soul.' The company specialises in tarot and psychic readings, reiki and other alternative spiritual therapies.
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary pay emotional tribute to This Morning star feared dead in Air India plane crash
AN emotional tribute was paid to a This Morning star on the show today as he is feared dead in the Air India plane crash. The Air India flight crash killed at least 265 people, including those on board and locals on the ground, with This Morning star Fiongal Greenlaw, 39, one of the passengers feared dead. 4 4 Fiongal and his husband Jamie Meek, 45, are understood to have been onboard the flight which was due to land at London 's Gatwick Airport. The aircraft went down shortly after take off, with one known survivor walking away from the crash. Fiongal and Jamie, who are known for being wellness gurus, were enjoying a holiday together in India. The pair founded wellness branded together, which had previously been promoted on This Morning. Fiongal appeared on the show earlier this year. On today's show, at the top of the episode, Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond paid tribute. Dermot explained that Fiongal "appeared on This Morning twice this year" adding: "We loved his energy that he brought to the studio. "Fiongal was on board the plane with his husband." Dermot then spoke about how the couple shared videos online before they boarded plane. "Our thoughts and our prayers go to their loved ones and all those affected by this terrible tragedy." Brit survivor WALKS AWAY unscathed from Air India plane crash after jumping from flaming jet He made an appearance on the ITV Daytime show back in January. During the episode, he gave hosts Ben and Cat a reading on their auras. This comes after former This Morning editor Martin Frizell shared a moving tribute. Sharing a snap of Fiongal posing with Ben and Cat from the show, Martin penned: "So so sad to hear that Fiongal Greenlaw Meek and his partner are reported to be among the passengers and crew killed today on board the Air India flight bound for Gatwick. "I remember his visit to the studio in January, he was passionate about auras and although I'm a sceptical sort his vibrancy and sheer enthusiasm won folk over." He continued: "And I know for a fact that he hoped to use his appearance on This Morning to build his Wellness brand, he had a great future ahead of him. "Thoughts are with his family and friends and those of his partner Jamie." Back in January after Fiongal appeared on the show, he took to social media to share his excitement. Sharing the post on his wellness brand's Instagram, Wellness Foundry, the caption of the post read: "So this happened ... "The biggest gig so far! "Fiongal on This Morning - it was very nerve-wracking but he was honoured to chat about one of his favourite topics to such a big audience." 4
