Indonesia AirAsia flight turns back due to technical issue


PETALING JAYA: An Indonesia AirAsia flight from Perth to Bali had to make a turn around due to a "technical issue".

"Flight QZ535 with 145 passengers on board, landed safely at Perth International Airport at 12:40pm local time," AirAsia said in a statement.

"Our engineers are assessing the aircraft," it added.

AirAsia said all affected passengers would be scheduled to the next available flight and be provided with necessary assistance including meal vouchers.

"The safety of our guests is our utmost priority. AirAsia Indonesia apologises for any inconvenience caused," it said.

Australian news portal Nine News reported that the flight lost cabin pressure, which led to oxygen masks falling from the cabin.

AirAsia did not elaborate on what caused the incident.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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