{
  "id": 15137273,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T05:45:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "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 will resume scheduled flights to and from Jeddah and Medina, Saudi Arabia starting tomorrow, Monday, October 18. This decision comes after the national carrier completed a thorough safety review and operational risk assessment.\n\nPassengers flying to or from Jeddah and Medina are advised to check their flight schedules and ensure their contact information is up-to-date through the airline's My Booking feature on its website or mobile application. Those who booked their tickets through third-party platforms or travel agents should reach out to their respective booking providers for their travel arrangements.\n\nMalaysia Airlines provides multiple channels for passengers requiring assistance, including a live chat feature on its website and a global contact centre that can be reached at 1 300 88 3000 within Malaysia or +603 7843 3000 internationally.\n\nThe airline expressed gratitude to passengers for their patience and understanding during the temporary suspension of flights to the two destinations. Malaysia Airlines reiterated that the safety and security of passengers and crew remain their top priority, and they will continue to closely monitor the situation in the region.",
  "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",
        "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."
}