KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysia Airlines flight to Colombo had to turn back to Kuala Lumpur International Airport due to a drunk passenger, the national carrier said today.
Flight MH179 had taken off from Kuala Lumpur late last night.
“The intoxicated passenger started harassing Malaysia Airlines’ crew shortly after the flight was airborne,” the company said in a statement.
“Due to his big body size, other guests had to assist the crew to restrain the passenger.”
The airline said the plane was forced to return to “ensure safety and comfort of those onboard” and the unruly passenger had been handed over to authorities.
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Source: New Straits Times
