Turbulent times for Malaysia Airlines as flight U-turns, talent troubles soar

A recent string of troubling incidents, however, has shaken that faith to its core.

“Malaysia Airlines has been my go-to for a long time, but when looking for tickets for my upcoming trip to Jakarta, I told my wife that maybe we should fly with someone else,” he told This Week in Asia.

Fresh from announcing its return to profitability after a decade of losses, Malaysia Airlines now faces renewed scrutiny.

A series of aircraft problems has forced the airline to slash flights and routes, dampening its plans to reopen European services.