World · Malaysia Bureau
Firefly suspends Subang-Seletar route as haze impacts air quality
The budget carrier has halted flights on the short-haul route citing visibility and safety concerns related to regional haze. Affected passengers are being transferred to Malaysia Airlines services.
LSN Malaysia ·
Firefly has suspended its Kuala Lumpur Subang to Singapore Seletar flight operations in response to deteriorating air quality from haze affecting the region. The airline cited safety concerns related to reduced visibility as the primary reason for the service interruption.
Passengers booked on the affected services are being systematically contacted by the airline and offered rebooking options on alternative Malaysia Airlines flights. The move reflects heightened caution among carriers operating short-haul regional routes during periods of elevated air pollution.
The haze situation, which periodically impacts Malaysia and neighbouring countries, has prompted similar precautionary measures from aviation operators in previous instances. Airlines typically monitor visibility levels and air quality indices closely, implementing flight suspensions when conditions fall below safe operating thresholds.
No timeline has been provided for the resumption of Firefly services on the route. The carrier continues to monitor atmospheric conditions and coordinate with relevant aviation authorities to determine when normal operations can safely resume.