An AirAsia employee has died mid-flight shortly after taking off from Kuala Lumpur.
The 46-year old was pronounced dead on the ground after AirAsia Flight AK416 was diverted to Senai International Airport, Johor Bahru.
The flight was originally heading for Bandung, Indonesia.
The Indonesian man was off-duty and travelling as a passenger on the flight.
"The AirAsia family is saddened by the loss of an Allstar and extends our deepest sympathies to the family of the deceased. We will provide all necessary support to the family during this bereavement period," an AirAsia statement said.
Local police chief superintendent Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said the cause of death is still undetermined but for the time being has been classed as a ‘sudden death.’
