Malaysia Airlines confirmed today that flight MH21, departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in France, turned back soon after takeoff.
Precautionary Return to CDG
The return followed an engine indication anomaly, prompting a precautionary measure.
The flight crew sought priority handling and followed air traffic control directives, activating an emergency transponder code for a secure landing at CDG for checks.
The aircraft touched down safely at 3:35pm local time in Paris, as stated by the airline.
Passengers affected by the incident received rebookings on alternative carriers when possible, with others housed in nearby hotels.
Replacement Flight Scheduled
A replacement flight, MH21D, is set to depart CDG at 5pm local time today, January 8.
Malaysia Airlines expressed deep regret over the inconvenience to passengers’ plans, stressing that safety is its utmost priority.
Live tracking on Flightradar24 indicated MH21 had taken off from CDG at 2:09pm local time before the issue arose.
