Malaysians take ‘wait and see’ approach to travel plans


PETALING JAYA: Despite recent tensions in the Middle East triggering flight cancellations and airspace disruptions, most Malaysians are taking a wait-and-see approach rather than cancelling their trips.

Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) vice-president (air transportation) Dr Fazil Khan said the majority of changes to travel plans at this stage have been due to airline-imposed flight cancellations, rather than travellers abandoning their trips.

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