Malaysia Airlines has confirmed that its MH160 flight from Kuala Lumpur to Doha on February 27, 2026, and its MH156 flight from Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah, have respectively returned to Kuala Lumpur while airborne and diverted to Chennai.
The company issued a statement today (28th), stating that these flights received notifications of increased airspace risk during their journey and decided to return or divert accordingly, following established protocols for diverting from conflict zones.
Both flights have now safely returned to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
The statement said: "Affected passengers have been assisted with alternative flight arrangements and provided with hotel accommodation upon request."
It noted that Malaysia Airlines will continue to closely monitor the situation and take all necessary measures to ensure the safety and reliability of flight operations.
The statement emphasized that the safety of passengers and crew is always the top priority.
Both flights have now safely returned to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
The statement said: "Affected passengers have been assisted with alternative flight arrangements and provided with hotel accommodation upon request."
It noted that Malaysia Airlines will continue to closely monitor the situation and take all necessary measures to ensure the safety and reliability of flight operations.
The statement emphasized that the safety of passengers and crew is always the top priority.