CAAM urges West Asia-bound passengers to check flights as airlines suspend, reroute services
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) told passengers flying to, from or through West Asia to check their flight status directly with airlines, as carriers adjust services amid regional security concerns.
Source: Malay Mail · July 31, 2026 at 3:02 AM · AI-assisted report
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KUALA LUMPUR, 31 JULY 2026 —
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) told passengers flying to, from or through West Asia to check their flight status directly with airlines, as carriers adjust services amid regional security concerns.
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CAAM said British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, KLM and Air France have extended suspensions into late August, September or October 2026. Malaysia Airlines’ daily Kuala Lumpur-Doha service remains operational, while other Doha flights are suspended until Oct 24. AirAsia X’s planned Kuala Lumpur-Bahrain-London Gatwick launch on Aug 27, 2026 has been postponed to March 2027, it said.
“Operational arrangements may change at short notice,” CAAM said in a statement on July 29. It urged passengers to rely on airline updates for schedules, connections and alternatives. Travel advisories from embassies and civil aviation authorities should also be checked, the regulator added.
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