PETALING JAYA: A Batik Air flight headed to Dubai in the wee hours of Tuesday (June 24) was unable to proceed on its scheduled route and instructed to return to its base at the KL International Airport (KLIA).
Batik Air said this was due to airspace closures over Qatar and the United Arab Emirates owing to the ongoing developments in the Middle East.
The affected flight was Batik Air flight OD713.
“This precautionary measure was taken in full compliance with international aviation safety advisories and route restrictions issued by the relevant authorities.
“The safety of our passengers and crew remains Batik Air’s highest priority,” it said in a statement on Tuesday.
Batik Air said that upon arrival at KLIA, all affected passengers were provided with assistance, including hotel accommodation, meals, and ground transportation.
“As the flight has been cancelled, affected passengers have been given the option to either cancel their booking with a full refund or rebook onto the next available flight,” it said.
Batik Air said operations to Dubai will resume on Wednesday (June 25) as both Qatari and Emirati airspaces have reopened for commercial operations, allowing flight services to resume through affected corridors.
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