Air crew believed to be among hostages

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific said today that some of its 16 air crew staying at a luxury hotel seized by pro-Chechen gunmen in Istanbul were believed to be hostages.

The crew, including four pilots and 12 cabin crew, were at the Swissotel when several pro-Chechen gunmen stormed in late last night, said Cathay spokeswoman Rosita Ng.