Malaysia Airlines retimes flights for Merdeka Day rehearsals, parade
Temporary airspace closures are scheduled from 11am to noon on Aug 26-28, and from 8.45am to 9.45am on Aug 29 and 31.
Malaysia Airlines has announced changes to its flight schedules for KLIA Terminal 1 during the upcoming school holidays and peak travel period from August 26 to September 6. This comes as temporary airspace closures are in place to accommodate rehearsals for the 69th National Day celebrations, including the National Day Flypast in 2026.
The airline is advising passengers to arrive at least four hours before their scheduled departure time to account for the additional airport procedures. This is particularly important due to the temporary closure of check-in counters and boarding gates, which will close 60 minutes and 30 minutes respectively before departure.
Passengers will be notified of the affected flights via their registered contact details and are encouraged to check their flight status on the Malaysia Airlines website or mobile app before travelling. The temporary airspace closures are planned from 11am to noon on August 26-28, and from 8.45am to 9.45am on August 29 and 31. These closures will coincide with the rehearsals, the full rehearsal, and the National Day Flypast respectively.
The airline is also warning passengers to prepare for potential long wait times at check-in counters, immigration, and security clearance due to the anticipated high volume of travellers.
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