Malaysia Airlines Cancels Kuala Lumpur-Taipei Flights Due To Typhoon Bavi

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines has cancelled its flights between Kuala Lumpur and Taipei scheduled for July 11 due to adverse weather conditions associated with Typhoon Bavi.

In a travel advisory issued today, the airline said the affected flights were MH366 (Kuala Lumpur-Taipei) and MH367 (Taipei-Kuala Lumpur).

“Given the evolving weather situation, the airline is closely monitoring developments. Further updates regarding flight operations will be communicated directly to affected passengers,” it said.

Malaysia Airlines advised passengers to update their contact details via the ‘My Booking’ section on its website or mobile application to receive timely updates via email and SMS.

“Affected passengers may opt for a refund or rebook their travel on the same route at no additional cost within 30 days from the original travel date through ‘My Booking’, AskMH Live Chat or the airline's Global Contact Centre,” it noted.

The national carrier reiterated that the safety of its passengers and crew remains its highest priority.

Bavi is forecast to move northwest at a speed of 15-20 km per hour and make landfall along the coast from Xiapu in Fujian to Wenling in Zhejiang on Saturday night, with intensity weakening after landfall.

From Friday afternoon to Saturday afternoon, gales are expected in waters east of Taiwan, most parts of the East China Sea and waters near Diaoyu Dao, as well as along the coasts of Taiwan, Zhejiang and Fujian.

-- BERNAMA