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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

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Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

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

38% of AirAsia flights delayed in 2024: Loke

Minister outlines measures to improve on-time performance, including incentives, penalties, and full refunds for major delays