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  "id": 15134401,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T05:45:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/17/malaysia-airlines-to-resume-flights-to-jeddah-medina-tomorrow"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia Airlines is set to resume its scheduled flights to Jeddah and Medina in Saudi Arabia starting tomorrow, October 18. The decision comes after the national carrier completed a thorough safety review and operational risk assessment. Airline officials urged passengers to verify their flight schedules and update their contact information via the My Booking feature on the airline's website or mobile app. Those who booked through third-party platforms or travel agencies should reach out to their respective booking providers for travel arrangements.\n\nFor passengers in need of assistance, Malaysia Airlines has set up a live chat feature on its website and a 24/7 global contact center that can be reached at 1 300 88 3000 for Malaysia-based customers or +603 7843 3000 for international callers. The airline expressed gratitude to passengers for their patience during the temporary suspension of flights to the two destinations. Malaysia Airlines emphasized that passenger and crew safety remain its top priority, and the company would continue to monitor the situation in the region closely.",
  "summary": "The national airline says this follows a comprehensive safety review and operational risk assessment.",
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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-15137273",
        "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."
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