AirAsia flight plunges 24,000ft in emergency descent
Daily Express • • business
Key Points:
- An AirAsia flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur made an emergency landing in Brisbane two hours after departure due to a cabin pressure alert, although pressure levels remained safe.
- The aircraft descended from 34,000 feet to about 10,000 feet and broadcast the international emergency code "squawking 7700."
- All 142 passengers and 11 crew members evacuated safely, with passengers provided accommodation, food vouchers, and alternative travel arrangements.
- AirAsia confirmed the plane will undergo a detailed engineering assessment and expects to resume the Kuala Lumpur journey by around 7pm Monday.
- The airline emphasized that the diversion was a precautionary safety measure, with the flight crew following established protocols and keeping passengers informed throughout.
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