Minister's Flight Diverted: AirAsia Crew Praised Amidst Storm

Unexpected turbulence: Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke praises AirAsia crew after flight diversion. A flight from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur last night took an unexpected turn when bad weather forced an AirAsia plane, carrying Transport Minister Anthony Loke, to divert to Penang for refueling. The flight, originally scheduled for 50 minutes, lasted four hours due to strong crosswinds and a storm. Despite the challenges, Minister Loke was full of praise for the AirAsia crew. "The Captain managed the situation very well by communicating information updates regularly," he said in a social media post. The minister also highlighted the crew's calm demeanor and professional support for passengers during the unexpected delay. The incident also affected at least 5 other AirAsia flights, highlighting the impact of severe weather on air travel in the region. The plane eventually landed safely at KLIA at 2:40 am. The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by airlines and air crews in dealing with unpredictable weather conditions.