2-9-2024 (KUALA LUMPUR) A Malaysia Airlines (MAS) flight bound for Incheon Airport in Seoul, South Korea, was compelled to turn back shortly after departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), marking the latest in a series of recent incidents involving the national carrier.
Flight tracking data from FlightRadar24 revealed that Malaysia Airlines flight MH66 took off from KLIA just after midnight on Sunday, 2 September, only to return to the airport approximately 90 minutes later, at around 1:30 am.
This unexpected return adds to a growing list of concerning incidents involving MAS flights in recent weeks, raising questions about the airline’s operational challenges and safety protocols.
On 22 August, a MAS flight destined for Madinah was forced to return to KLIA, marking the third such occurrence within the month. FlightRadar data showed that flight MH152, which had departed KLIA at 2:23 pm, made an about-turn whilst flying over the Nicobar Islands in the Andaman Sea.
Just a day prior, on 21 August, another MAS flight faced similar issues. The Shanghai-bound flight MH386 was compelled to return to KLIA due to reported cabin pressure problems, further highlighting the airline’s recent struggles.
Perhaps most alarmingly, on 20 August, flight MH128, en route to Kuala Lumpur from Melbourne, had to make an emergency landing at Alice Springs in Australia’s Northern Territory. This incident, occurring over a remote area of the Australian continent, underscored the potential risks and complexities involved in long-haul flights.
