{
  "id": 15125779,
  "title": "Malaysia Airlines to resume Jeddah, Madinah services tomorrow after safety review",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/malaysia-airlines-to-resume-jeddah-madinah-services-tomorrow-after-15125779",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T04:53:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/17/malaysia-airlines-to-resume-jeddah-madinah-services-tomorrow-after-safety-review/239441"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia Airlines will recommence flights to and from Jeddah and Madinah, Saudi Arabia, starting tomorrow (October 18), following a thorough safety evaluation and operational risk review, according to a recent announcement. The airline has urged travelers to verify their flight times and update their contact information by using the \"My Booking\" tool available on its website or mobile app. Passengers, who booked their tickets through third-party websites or agents, are directed to reach out to their respective booking providers for further clarification on their travel plans. In the statement released today, Malaysia Airlines mentioned that passengers in need of help can utilize the Live Chat function on their website or contact their Global Contact Centre at 1 300 88 3000 (within Malaysia) or +603 7843 3000 (from abroad). The airline expressed its gratitude to passengers for their patience and understanding during the brief halt in service to the two locations. Malaysia Airlines reiterated its commitment to keeping a close eye on the situation in the region, always placing the safety and security of its passengers and crew as its topmost priority.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA, Oct 17 — Malaysia Airlines will resume scheduled flight operations to and from Jeddah and Madinah, Saud...",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Malaysia Airlines To Resume Flights To Jeddah, Madinah Tomorrow",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/general-malaysia-airlines-to-resume-flights-to-jeddah-madinah-tomorrow",
        "published": "2026-10-17T02:34:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Malaysia Airlines to resume Jeddah, Madinah services tomorrow after safety review",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/malaysia-airlines-to-resume-jeddah-madinah-services-tomorrow-after",
        "published": "2026-10-17T04:53:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Malaysia Airlines resumes Jeddah, Madinah flights tomorrow",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/malaysia-airlines-resumes-jeddah-madinah-flights-tomorrow",
        "published": "2026-10-17T05:23:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Malaysia Airlines to resume flights to Jeddah, Medina tomorrow",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/malaysia-airlines-to-resume-flights-to-jeddah-medina-tomorrow",
        "published": "2026-10-17T05:45:54.000Z"
      }
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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."
}