Egypt reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia against security threats
Egypt's foreign minister met the GCC secretary-general, stressing Egypt's solidarity with Saudi Arabia and the Gulf amid recent regional tensions.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines has suspended all flights to Jeddah and Madinah from Oct 12 to 17 due to recent attacks on airports in Saudi Arabia. The affected passengers can choose between a full refund or rescheduling their flights to a later date without extra charges, valid for 30 days from the original departure date. The airline emphasizes the safety of passengers and crew as its top priority.
Flights to and from Doha remain unaffected. Passengers can manage their bookings through the airline's website or app, live chat, or by contacting the Global Contact Centre. Contact details should be kept up-to-date for timely notifications. Earlier reports indicated cancellations or rescheduling of several flights to and from Jeddah and Madinah, including MH156 to Jeddah at 3.05pm and MH158 to Madinah at 5.10pm from Kuala Lumpur.
Batik Air Malaysia's OD701 to Jeddah at 7.25pm was also canceled. Rescheduled flights include MH154 from Senai International Airport to Jeddah. The cancellations and rescheduling followed Houthi missile attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Saturday and Sunday, resulting in at least 13 deaths and over 300 injuries.
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