HEADLINES

flight delays

AirBorneo apologises for flight disruptions, pledges to restore reliable service

Sarawak-owned airline cites maintenance delays and fleet upgrades, while CAAM urges adherence to passenger protection rules

JetBlue Airways fined US$2 mil for ‘chronic flight delays’

US Transportation Dept defines this as flights arriving over 30 min late more than 50% of the time and airline found to have routinely delayed flights at least 145 times during investigations

Is Mavcom advocating for refunds without compensation? – YS Chan

Money returned for undelivered services or goods is a given, so passengers should also be entitled to compensation for expenses incurred due to cancelled or delayed flights

New airline refund rules should not see higher airfares: Mavcom 

Regulator and Transport Ministry monitors prices of air tickets monthly

Airlines already consulted before new refund policy decided: Loke  

Mavcom held talks with stakeholders, was asked to hold briefing session today to explain in detail on types of situations eligible for refunds, transport minister adds

Popular

RM4,000 grant to scrap old car, buy new Proton, Perodua

Under Budget 2026, government and national car makers to provide the grant to ensure better road safety

Malaysia Airlines soars to 39th in Skytrax’s World’s Best Airline ranking

National carrier climbs eight positions, a significant improvement from last year's 47th place

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal