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Hype Malaysia
18 hours ago
- Hype Malaysia
Anthony Loke Praises AirAsia Captain & Crew After Thunderstorm Causes Unexpected 4-Hour Flight
Flight delays are undeniably inconvenient, but we often hear stories from those waiting at the airport, not from passengers already on board the aircraft. One of the main causes of delays is adverse weather, as pilots must carefully navigate storms to ensure a safe landing at the destination. What was meant to be a 50-minute journey turned into a four-hour flight when AirAsia flight AK6047, travelling from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur, was caught in a thunderstorm that prevented the plane from landing on the runway. Transport Minister Anthony Loke was one of the passengers onboard, and he recently shared his experience during the flight and how well the crew pulled through this challenge. Yesterday (Sunday, 8th June), Anthony Loke shared a Facebook post about his recent flight back to Kuala Lumpur, describing how a 50-minute journey turned into a four-hour ordeal due to severe weather conditions. According to the politician, the flight was smooth at first until it was time to descend. As the aircraft approached the runway, strong crosswinds and a gusty storm forced the pilot to abort the landing and circle the KLIA airspace. 'Unexpected weather conditions are one of the biggest challenges in airline operations. I was later informed that at least five AirAsia flights were diverted, and likely many others as well. As a result, Captain Teng Huah Jer made the decision to divert to Penang for refuelling before returning to KLIA once the weather improved for a safe landing,' he wrote. The Transport Minister praised the captain for remaining calm and keeping passengers informed throughout the ordeal. He also commended the cabin crew for handling the situation with composure and ensuring that passengers were well taken care of during the unexpectedly long flight. 'We landed safely at KLIA at 2:40 am, almost 4 hours after the plane took off from Senai! As a sign of moral support and appreciation to the crew, I waited for all passengers to disembark before leaving the aircraft,' he added. One can only imagine how anxious the passengers must have felt during the flight, but thankfully, everything ended well. A job well done to AirAsia and the crew! Read the full story below: Source: Facebook What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
Daily Express
2 days ago
- Daily Express
Loke praises AirAsia crew after adverse weather turns 50-minute flight into 4 hours
Published on: Sunday, June 08, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jun 08, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Pics via Anthony Loke Siew Fook | Facebook KUALA LUMPUR: Transport Minister Anthony Loke shared his recent experience of a delayed flight from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur that was diverted to Penang due to adverse weather, turning a 50-minute journey into nearly four hours. In a Facebook post, Loke commended the professionalism and dedication of the flight crew throughout the incident. Advertisement He said he had boarded AirAsia flight AK6047 at Senai International Airport at 10.45 pm last night after attending a DAP Johor fundraiser dinner in Johor Bahru. The flight proceeded normally until the descent phase, when the aircraft encountered heavy clouds and thunderstorms. However, as it approached the runway, strong crosswinds and gusty storms forced the pilot to abort landing and circle the airspace around Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). 'What was supposed to be a 50-minute flight took almost four hours! Unexpected weather is one of the biggest challenges in airline operations. I was later informed that at least five AirAsia flights were diverted, and probably many other flights too. 'Captain Teng Huah Jer later made the decision to divert the flight to Penang for refuelling before the weather improved for a safe landing in KLIA,' he said. Advertisement Loke praised the pilot's calm and clear communication, noting that regular updates played a crucial role in keeping passengers informed and calm. 'I also wish to commend the entire crew for tirelessly supporting passengers in need. Throughout the entire episode, the crew remained composed, compassionate and professional, assisting passengers with care and empathy,' he said. Despite the extended hours, the crew maintained their professionalism and even apologised personally to every passenger for the inconvenience, he added. Loke also thanked Captain Jer, First Officer Bryan Alexander Yin Kian Yam, senior cabin crew Muhammad Asyraf Muhammad Nasrullah and cabin crew members Mandasari Nikita Florensia, Bagus Setyadi Nugroho and Norjuniza Muhammad for their efforts. He also acknowledged the ground handlers, air traffic controllers and support teams at Senai, Penang and KLIA for their swift and coordinated responses that ensured the safe completion of the journey. 'We landed safely at KLIA at 2.40 am, almost four hours after the plane took off from Senai! As a sign of moral support and appreciation to the crew, I waited for all passengers to disembark before leaving the aircraft,' he said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
