Overview
- The captain issued a PAN-PAN call and set transponder code 7700 after the crew saw a cabin-pressure alert shortly before midnight.
- The Airbus A330-343 reversed course over central Queensland, descended from about 34,000 feet to roughly 10,000 feet, and landed in Brisbane.
- Brisbane Airport said the aircraft made a normal, safe landing and passengers disembarked without incident.
- AirAsia said all 142 passengers and 11 crew were accommodated in hotels and given food vouchers as travel arrangements are made.
- The airline scheduled a detailed engineering assessment on Monday, with a provisional 7pm Brisbane departure to Kuala Lumpur once the aircraft is cleared.