Some tourists in Malaysia make most of Mideast flight mess as others scramble to get home

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by The StarMarch 20, 2026 at 05:36 AM

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Following the U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran three weeks prior, numerous European tourists remain stranded in Malaysia due to flight cancellations and schedule disruptions. While many are scrambling to find alternative routes home, some, like British retirees John and Gillian Williams, are taking advantage of the situation to extend their stay and explore Malaysia. Their flight to London was cancelled on March 3rd, and they are awaiting updates while visiting Penang. Businessman Billy Clifford is scheduled to fly to Paris next month via Abu Dhabi. The widespread flight chaos has left many travelers uncertain about their return plans.

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Paris 50% Abu Dhabi 50% Gillian Williams 60% Penang 60% London 60% Billy Clifford 60% United Kingdom 70% John Williams 70% United States 80% Israel 80% Iran 80% Malaysia 90%

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flight cancellations 90% stranded tourists 80% travel disruption 70% malaysia 60% transit routes 50% middle east conflict 40%

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Malaysia

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