Airlines to seek MAHB compensation for delays, losses

One airline CEO, who declined to be named, said the cost to his airline during the four days was easily over RM6mil, while another airline is seeing losses of above RM10mil. Some passengers had also cancelled their flights and are asking for refunds. This does not include the undue stress and waiting time thousands of passengers had to endure since Wednesday night.

PETALING JAYA: Airlines will be seeking compensation from airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) after more than four days of disruptions and delays that caused the airline industry to lose tens of millions of ringgit.

One airline CEO, who declined to be named, said the cost to his airline during the four days was easily over RM6mil, while another airline is seeing losses of above RM10mil. Some passengers had also cancelled their flights and are asking for refunds.