{
  "id": 13919206,
  "title": "Batik Air batal penerbangan ke Jeddah",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/batik-air-batal-penerbangan-ke-jeddah",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T08:54:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/10/12/batik-air-batal-penerbangan-ke-jeddah"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Batik Air has canceled its flight to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, out of safety concerns following the attack on King Abdulaziz International Airport in Riyadh, which resulted in approximately 12 deaths and over 300 injuries. The company stated that the flight OD701 to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) at 7:25 PM was canceled as a precautionary measure. They emphasized that passenger safety and well-being remain their top priority. Batik Air is monitoring the situation and coordinating with aviation authorities, air traffic control, and other relevant parties to assess the potential impact on their flight operations. They will reassess the situation and make decisions based on the latest information and the paramount need for safety. Passengers whose flights have been affected will be rescheduled to the next available flight, and updates on these changes will be communicated through Batik Air's official website and social media channels. On Saturday, King Abdulaziz International Airport in Riyadh was targeted for the third time in a week by the Iran-backed Houthi group. Before the recent attack, two previous strikes on the same airport claimed four lives and caused severe damage to a commercial Saudi aircraft. Earlier today, the New Straits Times reported, citing social media users, that several flights to Saudi Arabia were being diverted to Medina following the attack in Riyadh.",
  "summary": "Penerbangan OD701 dijadual berlepas pada 7.25 malam hari ini ke dibatalkan sebagai 'langkah berjaga-jaga'.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Batik Air batal penerbangan ke Jeddah",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/batik-air-batal-penerbangan-ke-jeddah-13921061",
        "published": "2026-10-12T08:54:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Batik Air: Flight OD701 from KLIA to Jeddah called off as precautionary measure",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/batik-air-flight-od701-from-klia-to-jeddah-called-off-as",
        "published": "2026-10-12T09:21:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}