{
  "id": 10935205,
  "title": "Malaysia Airlines advises extra travel time to KLIA during F1 weekend",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/malaysia-airlines-advises-extra-travel-time-to-klia-during-f1-weekend",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T11:47:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1544806/malaysia-airlines-advises-extra-travel-time-klia-during-f1-weekend"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) will experience increased traffic during the Formula 1 Grand Prix Malaysia 2026, according to Malaysia Airlines. The national carrier has advised passengers to factor in extra travel time for their journey between October 2 and 4. This advice comes as the event is expected to cause congestion in areas surrounding the airport and on roads leading to Sepang International Circuit. Despite access to KLIA remaining open, passengers are urged to monitor traffic updates and plan alternative routes if necessary. Malaysia Airlines encourages the use of the KLIA Ekspres train service and advises passengers to arrive at the airport at least three hours before international flights and two hours before domestic flights. Check-in counters will close 60 minutes before scheduled departures for both types of flights. The airline appreciates passengers' understanding and cooperation during this period.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines has advised passengers travelling through Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) between Oct 2 and 4 to allow extra time for their journey due to expected traffic congestion during the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix Malaysia 2026.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Wildfire smoke and extreme weather in Malaysia for Bahrain GP weekend",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/wildfire-smoke-and-extreme-weather-in-malaysia-for-bahrain-gp-weekend",
        "published": "2026-09-30T07:56:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Flying this weekend? Malaysia Airlines urges KLIA passengers to arrive early amid Sepang F1 traffic",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/flying-this-weekend-malaysia-airlines-urges-klia-passengers-to-arrive",
        "published": "2026-09-30T09:29:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}