Edited by Kentang.Goreng at 26-3-2017 01:00 PM
Due to a “technical problem"
Sunday, 26 March 2017 | MYT 12:13 PM MAS flight from Auckland delayed due to technical glitch
PETALING JAYA: A Malaysia Airlines plane that was scheduled to depart from Auckland for Kuala Lumpur at midnight Saturday has been delayed for 47 hours due to a “technical problem".
The airline apologised on its Facebook page for the inconvenience caused to passengers who were left stranded at the airport in New Zealand because most nearby hotels had been booked out for a concert by English singer-songwriter Adele.
Flight MH132 was initially rescheduled to 6.45am the same day, but was delayed even further, and is now only set to depart at midnight Monday.
MAS said the aircraft required immediate replacements that were not available in New Zealand or Australia.
“Safety is of utmost importance to Malaysia Airlines. The delay was necessary due to the grounding of the A330-300 aircraft to address the technical problem.
“The aircraft requires immediate replacements of parts that are unavailable in New Zealand and Australia,” it said in a statement on Saturday.
It is not known how many travellers are affected, but an A330-300 aircraft can typically carry 277 passengers.
MAS said it was working hard to accommodate all passengers.
According to reports, the stranded passengers have been sleeping on chairs and benches at the airport.
“Guests affected have been given meal vouchers. Malaysia Airlines is working hard to ensure all passengers are accommodated at nearby hotels," said MAS. |