The positive thing about this report is, it gives out real looking names. However this bit in the last line casts some doubts.
Witnesses describe the object as a sphere with a metallic appearance and did not consent to releasing the airline's name.
Sphere with metallic appearance usually means it can be a balloon, as no indication of its size or movement is given.
Second, how difficult is it to know the airline's name when you have the crew's names and flight nos...? And what is the point of hiding that name?
This did not make sense. There is nothing in news/media.
A similar sighting...