Taiwan girds for weakening Typhoon Krathon, shuts down for second day
The island shut down for a second day with hundreds of flights grounded and financial markets closed.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Japan airport shut after likely WW2-era bomb explodes near runway, 87 flights cancelled
Miyazaki Airport shut its runway after the explosion caused a crater, deep in the middle of the taxiway next to the runway.
Wed Oct 02 2024
Airlines scramble to divert flights after Iran missile attack
Snapshot of traffic in the region showed flights spreading in wide arcs to the north and south, with many converging on Cairo and Istanbul.
Wed Oct 02 2024
Trash balloons sent by North Korea cause regular disruptions at Seoul's airports
North Korea has launched more than 5,500 balloons with bags of trash attached to them since late May.
Wed Sep 25 2024
AirAsia to add 2,000 weekly flights, 150,000 seats across 40 key routes by year-end
AirAsia is expanding its domestic connectivity across Malaysia with the addition of 2,000 weekly flights across 40 key routes by year-end.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Typhoon Bebinca lands in Shanghai, strongest storm to hit city since 1949
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled from the city's two airports and Shanghai railway station has suspended some rail services.
Mon Sep 16 2024
Pope Francis lands in Singapore; inter-faith dialogue, climate on agenda
The Aero Dili flight carrying the pope and his entourage arrived in the city-state for a two-night visit.
Wed Sep 11 2024
South African scientists unveil fragment of motorcycle-sized meteorite
Friction with the atmosphere created a spectacular fireball and caused it to break up in flight, said a professor.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Israeli labour strike to push for Gaza hostage deal disrupts flights and buses
The return of the hostages, triggered deep shock in Israel, prompting at least half a million people to take to the streets.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Another MAS plane turned back this morning
This is the latest incident involving MAS flights being forced to turn back or be diverted in less than a month.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Satu lagi pesawat Malaysia Airlines terpaksa berpatah balik
Flight Radar24 menunjukkan MH66 berlepas dari Terminal 1 KLIA 1 jam 12.01 tengah malam Isnin ke Seoul, Korea Selatan berbanding jadual asalnya jam 11.30 malam Ahad.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Airlines need to provide full refund for delays of five hours and more - Loke
For flight disruptions caused by extraordinary circumstances, airlines are required to first offer a refund in the original mode of payment.
Wed Aug 28 2024
Rohingya demand end to violence on seventh anniversary of flight from Myanmar
Thousands more are believed to have fled Myanmars Rakhine state in recent weeks, as fighting escalates.
Mon Aug 26 2024
820-gram infant born on plane, unexpected but safe
The plane made an emergency stop at an airport in central China and a a neonatal nurse who was onboard escorted the baby to the hospital.
Tue Aug 20 2024
Helicopter on unauthorised flight crashes into Hilton hotel in Australia, killing pilot
A twin-engine helicopter crashed into a hotel roof, causing a fire, killing the pilot, and forcing the evacuation of hundreds.
Mon Aug 12 2024