Covid-19: Malaysia Airlines operates rescue flight to Australia
Passengers at Melbourne Airport observing social distancing while waiting to check-in for their flight home. — Picture courtesy of Malaysia Airlines
In a statement, the airline said flight MH148 departed at 9.16pm on Friday, May 15, following delays due to a power failure at the Melbourne Airport. Group chief executive officer Captain Izham Ismail said despite the turbulence airlines were facing at the moment, Malaysia Airlines remained steadfast in its commitment to proudly uphold its responsibility as Malaysia’s national carrier.
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