Bad weather diverts China flight to Terengganu, stranding 207 passengers overnight

KUALA NERUS, Nov 15 — A total of 207 people, comprising passengers and crew members aboard Qingdao Airlines flight QW907, found themselves stranded at Sultan Mahmud Airport (LTSM) yesterday afternoon due to adverse weather conditions. According to Kuala Terengganu police Chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor, the Airbus A321neo aircraft was initially planned to touch down at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

However, the flight was forced to circle in the sky for over an hour due to poor weather, leading to its diversion to LTSM. Chief Noor further disclosed that all passengers were temporarily lodged at three hotels in Kuala Terengganu and Kuala Nerus while awaiting further arrangements. He also clarified that the flight could not be diverted to Penang International Airport (LTAAP) due to insufficient fuel reserves.

Chief Noor added that as LTSM lacks refuelling facilities, the aircraft's fuel would need to be sourced from either Kuantan, Pahang, or Kota Bharu, Kelantan.