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Malaysia Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Return to Sydney Following Passenger’s Threatens To “Blow Up Plane
A Malaysia Airlines passenger was detained in Australia on Monday as a result of an incident that occurred during the journey from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, according to the authorities.
With 199 passengers and 12 crew members on board, Malaysia Airlines flight MH122 took off from Sydney Airport for Kuala Lumpur and returned more than three hours later due to a “disruptive passenger,” according to the airline.
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The commander of the flight decided to return to Sydney due to concern for safety, according to a statement from Malaysia’s national airline.
Police called the incident an “emergency incident,” but they provided no further information about what happened on the airplane. Authorities have not yet provided information about the alleged outburst, however, Australia’s Nine News claimed that a passenger with a rucksack on board the flight made a threat to ‘blow the plane up’. The in-flight crew reportedly searched the backpack but discovered no explosives.
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On social media, some of the passengers said that a man had been shouting and threatening the flight attendants. Due to the incident, thirty-two domestic flights at Sydney Airport have been canceled, and future aircraft are expected to experience delays of up to 90 minutes. The airline stated that passengers would be moved to the upcoming flights.
Malaysia Airlines expressed thanks to both the authorities for their quick action and the passengers for maintaining their cool and cooperation throughout the incident. While emergency services responded to the issue, Sydney Airport reported that some flights continued to land and take off. No international flights were canceled.
