For self-confessed “superfan” Amiruddin Ramli, Malaysia Airlines used to epitomise hope for the future. He remembers growing up in the flag carrier’s 1990s heyday when national pride soared alongside Asia’s burgeoning aviation industry.
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A recent string of troubling incidents, however, has shaken that faith to its core.
“Malaysia Airlines has been my go-to for a long time, but when looking for tickets for my upcoming trip to Jakarta, I told my wife that maybe we should fly with someone else,” he told This Week in Asia.
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Fresh from announcing its return to profitability after a decade of losses, Malaysia Airlines now faces renewed scrutiny.
A series of aircraft problems has forced the airline to slash flights and routes, dampening its plans to reopen European services.
