Batik Air said the precautionary measure for OD713 was taken in full compliance with international aviation safety advisories and route restrictions issued by the relevant authorities.
Upon arrival at KLIA, all affected passengers were provided with the necessary assistance, including hotel accommodation, meals, and ground transport, said the airline in a statement.
As the flight was cancelled, affected passengers have been given the option to either cancel their booking for a full refund or rebook onto the next available flight.
Both Qatari and Emirati airspace have since reopened for commercial operations, allowing flight services to resume through the affected corridors.
Batik Air, which said it would resume operations to Dubai tomorrow, added that contingency plans and dynamic route assessments had been implemented to ensure the continued safety and reliability of its operations.
“We are closely monitoring the evolving geopolitical developments and remain in active coordination with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia, international regulators, and regional air navigation service providers,” it said.
Separately, Tabung Haji announced that two Malaysia Airlines flights from Medina and Jeddah to KL ferrying haj pilgrims have been rescheduled in view of developments in the region.
They are flights KT043 (MH8301) and KT034 (MH8291), which were initially scheduled to depart from Medina and Jeddah at 5.10am and 6.40am respectively, today.
“Both haj charter flights have been postponed for at least 24 hours. The new flight times will be arranged based on current factors, including air traffic and logistical needs.
“All pilgrims involved have been temporarily placed in hotels to ensure their welfare and comfort,” it said in a statement.
Airlines scrambled to cancel flights and reroute planes yesterday after several Middle Eastern countries temporarily closed their airspace as Iran attacked a US military base in Doha, reported Reuters
On Sunday, the US attacked key Iranian nuclear sites, with Tehran responding yesterday by firing several missiles at the Al Udeid military base. No one was killed or injured.
Several major flight routes in the Middle East had already been cut off when Israel began strikes on Iran on June 13.