Passenger traffic in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is experiencing a robust rebound, driven by the increasing ease of travel and the successful implementation of vaccination campaigns. Singaporean travelers are leading the way this summer, with Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and Perth emerging as the top destinations. This resurgence in intra-regional travel is supporting the recovery of the region’s travel and tourism industry, which was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
AirAsia flight QZ533 from Perth to Jakarta experienced a power failure on the tarmac, causing panic among passengers. People cried and struggled to breathe, prompting 17 passengers to disembark the plane. The flight departed an hour late and was expected to arrive in Jakarta over an hour and a half behind schedule.
An AirAsia flight scheduled to depart from Perth to Indonesia on Thursday morning experienced a power outage before takeoff, leading to panic among passengers. The flight, QZ533, was supposed to leave around 3am but was delayed due to the power failure. Several passengers became emotional and upset, and 17 opted to leave the plane before departure. The flight eventually took off and landed at Jakarta airport 80 minutes late at 6.31am local time. According to aviation expert Keith Tonkin, the technical issue was resolved quickly and the delay was minimal. He praised AirAsia’s strong safety record and expressed confidence in the airline’s ability to investigate and prevent similar incidents in the future.
A married Perth man is on trial, denying allegations that he murdered his pregnant lover in the city’s north-east.
A construction worker in Perth had a near-death experience when he was lifted into the air by a crane while holding onto a line that was also being used to hoist a tree. The incident, which occurred at a construction site in South Perth, has sparked outrage from the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU), which has called for an investigation. The worker was eventually lowered to safety, but the incident has raised concerns about safety protocols on construction sites.
A child at a daycare centre in Perth has been scratched by a needle, prompting an investigation by authorities. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon, and the child was taken to hospital for treatment.
