10/13/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/13/2026 04:17
Following recent incidents on airports in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia Airlines has cancelled all flights connecting Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Johor Bahru (JHB) with Jeddah (JED) and Madinah (MED) from 12 until 17 October 2026 as a precautionary measure.
Following recent attacks on airports in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia Airlines has cancelled all flights connecting Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Johor Bahru (JHB) with Jeddah (JED) and Madinah (MED) from 12 until 17 October 2026 as a precautionary measure. Affected passengers can opt for a full refund or rebook their flights to a later date at no additional cost, valid for 30 days from the original date of departure. Rebooking and refund requests can be processed via 'My Booking' on the Malaysia Airlines website or mobile app, Live Chat, or the Global Contact Centre at 1 300 88 3000 (within Malaysia) or +603 7843 3000 (international). Passengers are also reminded to ensure their contact details are up to date via 'My Booking' to receive timely notifications. Malaysia Airlines continues to closely monitor developments in the region, with the safety of passengers and crew remaining its highest priority. Flights to and from Doha (DOH) remain operational at this time. The airline deeply regrets the inconvenience and disruption to passengers' travel plans and appreciates their understanding as the situation evolves.