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Philippine passenger boarded Subang-Laos flight without carry-on baggage
CGT Asia Limited has confirmed that a Philippine national was the sole passenger aboard its aircraft operating the Subang-Laos route who travelled without carry-on baggage. The airline's statement comes as authorities continue to investigate circumstances surrounding the flight.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR — Budget carrier CGT Asia Limited has confirmed that only one Philippine national boarded its Subang-bound aircraft destined for Laos without carry-on baggage, according to the airline's findings.
The confirmation comes as part of ongoing investigations into the flight's operations and passenger manifest. CGT Asia, which operates regional routes across Southeast Asia, provided the statement after reviewing passenger records and boarding documentation.
The airline said it had conducted a thorough review of all passengers on the flight in question. The identification of the single passenger travelling without carry-on luggage represents one of several details emerging from authorities' examination of the flight's procedures and passenger screening protocols.
CGT Asia has pledged full cooperation with relevant aviation authorities regarding the matter. The incident has drawn attention to baggage handling procedures and passenger screening measures at regional airports.