Rayani Air cancellations leave passengers stranded in Langkawi International Airport

9 February 2016

More than 200 passengers stranded at the Langkawi International Airport after a Boeing 737 aircraft of Rayani Air developed technical problems.

Shariah-compliant airline, Rayani Air was introduced last year, and made its first flight from klia2 to Langkawi International Airport in mid-December. — Picture taken from Facebook/Rayani Air

Flight RN180 scheduled for the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) at 11.10am was not allowed to depart due to the technical problems.

A Rayani Air Customer Service officer told Bernama that the problems were still unidentified.

“I was made to understand that the engineering division is still waiting for the replacement parts to fix the aircraft,” said the officer, who declined to reveal his name.

He said the affected passengers were given a choice whether to use ferry and bus services provided by the Rayani Air back to Kuala Lumpur or to get their air fares refunded.

The officer said another Rayani Air flight scheduled at 6.20pm had also been cancelled.

Meanwhile, Nor Azman Ali, one of the affected passengers, suggested that the airline to bring in substitute aircraft to serve the stranded passengers.

Rayani Air, Malaysia's first syariah-complaint airline, took to the skies on December 20 last year.

– Bernama

Langkawi International Airport, with the IATA code LGK and ICAO code WMKL, is nestled in the picturesque town of Padang Matsirat on the enchanting island of Langkawi, situated in the state of Kedah, Malaysia. This airport serves as the primary gateway for travelers seeking to explore the natural beauty, pristine beaches, and vibrant culture of Langkawi.

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