AirAsia X Flight D7506 diverted to Gimpo Airport due to adverse weather in Incheon

No wrong airport – a planned diversion

SEOUL, 14 August 2025 - AirAsia X (AAX) confirms that flight D7506 from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) on 13 August landed safely at 10.54pm. The flight had diverted to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) earlier in the evening for refuelling following air traffic congestion at ICN due to adverse weather conditions.

Safety is our highest priority, and the captain acted in full accordance with standard operating procedures, including keeping guests informed of the diversion initially in English. A miscommunication occurred in the cabin crew announcement upon landing, which the captain promptly clarified, confirming the diversion to Gimpo Airport due to adverse weather and refuelling. The captain also apologised to guests for the inconvenience, reassuring them that the landing at Gimpo was to to refuel and that the aircraft will proceed to its original destination. 

Benyamin Ismail, the CEO of AirAsia X said: “This was an unforeseen situation caused by adverse weather in Incheon. Following the potential delay and the risk of landing with fuel below requirement, the aircraft was diverted to Gimpo International Airport in the interest of safety for refuelling. Upon completing all safety procedures, the aircraft subsequently took off for Incheon International Airport, where guests eventually disembarked. 

“We will also review our internal announcements and onboard information-sharing processes to ensure greater clarity in such situations. We thank our guests for their understanding and cooperation during this operational adjustment, which was necessary to ensure the safety of everyone on board. As a good will gesture, AAX will be extending travel vouchers and will be reaching out to the affected guests directly.”