KUALA LUMPUR: Twenty-three inbound flights at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) were disrupted yesterday morning due to tropical storm Senyar.
According to Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) chief executive officer Datuk Captain Norazman Mahmud, the disruptions occurred between 10pm on Thursday and 3am yesterday.
Of these, 17 were international flights, he added yesterday.
He said air traffic operations remained safe throughout the period, with controllers implementing standard weather protocols to ensure the safety of all aircraft.
“CAAM will continue to monitor developments as tropical storm Senyar passes through Peninsular Malaysia,” he said.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Senyar on Thursday, stating that the rare phenomenon will last until today.
In an advisory on Thursday, Norazman emphasised that continuous monitoring is critical to ensure operational continuity and aviation safety.
“We aim to alert all operators, air traffic controllers, flight crew and aerodrome personnel to the increasing aviation risks posed by tropical storm Senyar, currently active over the Straits of Malacca.
“This reinforces the need for heightened operational vigilance, accurate meteorological awareness and precautionary safety measures,” the advisory stated.
Meanwhile, AirAsia, in a travel advisory issued late Wednesday, said that all operational measures were in place to support uninterrupted travel where possible.
“All flights are currently operating as scheduled, and we are closely monitoring the situation with the relevant authorities to maintain safe flying conditions,” it added.
A source at the airline confirmed that no flights had been cancelled due to the weather.
“Guests are advised to stay alert as the adverse weather may cause flooding and could impact flights or airport operations.”
“Those travelling to or from the affected areas within Peninsular Malaysia during this period are advised to arrive early and stay updated on their flights via the AirAsia MOVE app (airasia.com/flightstatus), the AskBo chatbot, and their registered e-mails for the latest information.”
Yesterday, MetMalaysia reported that tropical storm Senyar has weakened and been downgraded to a depression, as wind speeds have decreased.
