Malaysia: Flight disruptions ongoing at Kuala Lumpur airport (KUL) Aug. 22

Event

At least 20 flights have been delayed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) as of 13:00 (local time) on Thursday, August 22, following a system disruption. According to media reports, the disruptions began on the night of Wednesday, August 21, and impacted check-in counters, flight information displays, and baggage handling systems. As of 13:00, the technical issue was solved for most systems, however residual delays are ongoing, and passengers are being advised to arrive at least four hours before their departure time. Up-to-date information can be found on the Malaysia Airports social media feed.

Advice

Travelers flying via KUL are advised to confirm flight reservations prior to leaving for the airport, contact their airline for additional information, and allow additional time to check-in.