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An AirAsia flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur diverted to Brisbane after a cabin-pressure alert. The aircraft dropped from about 34,000 ft to roughly 10,000 ft, and all 142 passengers and 11 crew evacuated without incident. Passengers were provided accommodation and assistance while the aircraft was assessed, with a plan to resume the journey later.
Chaos erupted on an AirAsia flight from Bangkok to Phuket when a live snake was found in the overhead bin, marking the second reported incident of a snake on an AirAsia plane. The aircraft landed safely, and the snake was captured by a flight attendant. The airline assured that the safety of passengers and crew was never at risk, and the plane underwent a deep clean and fumigation before resuming operations.
A 2ft-long snake emerged mid-flight on an AirAsia Airbus A320 from Bangkok to Phuket, prompting shocked passengers to leap from their seats in fear. Cabin crew bravely captured the snake using an empty plastic bottle and stored it in a cupboard, unsure of its venomous nature. The snake, later identified as a harmless species, was removed by ground staff upon landing. This incident follows previous cases of exotic animals being smuggled on flights, including a rat and otter that escaped mid-air and bit an air hostess.
AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes faced backlash after posting a now-deleted photo on LinkedIn of himself receiving a shirtless massage during a management meeting, touting his company culture. The post received ridicule on social media, with critics calling it unprofessional and inappropriate. Fernandes apologized and deleted the post, but many questioned his judgment and how it would make employees feel. He defended himself by saying the massage was suggested by an employee, and he didn't mean to offend anyone. Fernandes has been running AirAsia for over two decades and has previously engaged in public stunts.
AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes sparked debate after posting a photo on LinkedIn showing himself receiving a shirtless massage during a management meeting. While some praised the work culture that allows for stress management in such a way, others criticized it as unprofessional and potentially creating an uncomfortable work environment. Fernandes has since taken down the post.