A Hong Kong Airlines flight was among three aircraft forced to circle above Taoyuan airport in Taiwan and issue mayday distress calls over fuel concerns after a runway closure disrupted arrivals.
In reply to the South China Morning Post on Monday, the airline said the crew of flight HX260 from Hong Kong to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport had requested a priority landing on safety grounds.
According to audio clips circulating online, the cabin crew made three mayday calls at around 7pm on…
Hong Kong Airlines plane issues mayday call amid runway closure in Taipei
