Mango confirm loss of cabin pressure on JHB to Durban flight

Mango confirm loss of cabin pressure on JHB to Durban flight

Mango airlines have confirmed a depressurization incident during a flight from Johannesburg to Durban on Monday afternoon.

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The aircraft will now undergo technical investigations, the airline said.

“Mango can confirm that flight JE251 from Johannesburg to Durban experienced a depressurization incident during the flight. The aircraft landed safely and the crew disembarked passengers accordingly,” a post on their Twitter account read.

“We have referred the aircraft for further technical investigation and we will communicate further once the investigation is concluded. We continue to cooperate with authorities on this investigation and any other pertinent matters," Mango said.

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