MH160 and MH156 return safely following conflict area risk alert – Malaysia Airlines
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines has confirmed that its flights, MH160 from Kuala Lumpur to Doha (KUL–DOH) and MH156 from Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah (KUL–JED) on 27 Feb 2026, have turned back to Kuala Lumpur and been diverted to Chennai. According to the airline in a statement today, the action was taken following an in-flight notification regarding increased airspace risks and was implemented in line with the established conflict area diversion protocol. Both flights have now safely returned to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). “Affected passengers are being assisted by arranging alternative flights and hotel accommodation, if necessary,” he said. According […]