Chaos ensued on a Korean Air flight when the plane experienced a drastic drop in altitude, causing oxygen masks to deploy and leaving 17 injured. The Boeing 737 Max 8 was forced to make an emergency landing after a fault in its pressurization system. Passengers recall the terrifying experience as they were suddenly forced to use oxygen masks mid-flight.
A Korean Air flight to Taiwan and a Malaysia Airlines flight to Bangkok were both forced to turn back after experiencing issues with their pressurization systems. While both airlines are investigating the cause of the problem, the incidents have raised concerns about the safety of the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft. Meanwhile, Bollywood producer Vashu Bhagnani denies financial troubles and announces plans for his next project.
A Korean Air flight from Seoul to Taipei abruptly descended 7600 meters in just five minutes, causing panic and injury among passengers. The airline has stated that they are cooperating with authorities to investigate the incident and that most passengers were evaluated and discharged with minor injuries. This comes in a week with multiple emergency landings on different airlines, raising concerns about airline safety.
An emergency landing at Incheon International Airport in South Korea caused severe discomfort for passengers on a Korean Air flight bound for Taiwan. The malfunction in the plane's cabin pressurisation system resulted in a rapid descent and injuries for 15 passengers. The airline has issued an apology and is investigating the incident, while a separate flight was arranged for the affected passengers. This incident follows other recent mid-air malfunctions, including the engine failure of a Malaysia Airlines flight and a mid-air fire on an Air Canada flight.