Four Commercial Flights At The Penang International Airport Affected Due To The Haze!

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Blue skies no more.

Just earlier today the API was reported to have risen to 191 in the northeast district, and now it has affected the commercial flight departures!

According to a tweet by Malaysia Airports, several flights to and from the Penang International Airport have been affected today due to worsening haze conditions. We’re not so worried about the delay, but we’re worrying a lot more of the weather.

Dear passengers, please be informed that due to the the worsening haze condition at Penang International Airport, please find the list of affected commercial flights today:

1. Lion Air (JT132)
2. Silk Air (MI346)
3. AirAsia (AK5433)
4. AirAsia (AK6112)

— Malaysia Airports (@MY_Airports) September 18, 2019

Kindly contact the respective airlines to get the latest flight schedules. Stay tuned for updates.

— Malaysia Airports (@MY_Airports) September 18, 2019

This seems serious and if it goes on, you might want to think about postponing your travels for now.

Share this info with anyone you know who may be travelling to and from the Penang International Airport, so that they’re constantly kept in the loop.

Let’s hope for clear skies and fresher air real soon!