Thai AirAsia Flight Disrupted by Technical Fault

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Picture courtesy: 77kaoded

 

A Thai AirAsia flight from Trang to Don Mueang faced delays due to engine trouble, leaving 144 passengers stranded. The incident highlighted flight safety priorities.

 

In the morning of 29th November, passengers aboard Thai AirAsia Flight FD 3242 experienced unexpected delays at Trang Airport when the aircraft failed to start due to technical engine issues.

 

Originally scheduled to depart at 9:50 AM, the flight was postponed as technicians were called in from Bangkok for urgent repairs.

 

Passengers waited for around an hour on the plane before being moved to a waiting area at 11:00 AM. Thai AirAsia arranged an alternative aircraft from Bangkok to accommodate the passengers.

Despite heavy rain and flooding in Trang, the engine malfunction was not weather-related. The faulty plane returned empty to Bangkok for repairs once initial checks were complete.

 

Airport Director Sureerat Tipyotha confirmed that passenger safety remained paramount. A replacement aircraft ensured those affected could continue to Don Mueang by 2:20 PM.

 

Passengers were offered refreshments and choices to reschedule or refund their flights during the wait.

 

The incident adhered to international aviation safety standards, with priority placed firmly on ensuring passenger and aircraft security, reported 77kaoded.

 

-- 2024-11-30