Airlines cancel flights to Saudi Arabia after Riyadh airport attacks
Airlines across Europe and Asia extended cancellations after Houthi attacks killed 13 people and forced Saudi authorities to keep the airport closed.
- UAE carriers Etihad Airways, Emirates, flydubai, and Air Arabia extended flight cancellations to Riyadh and Dammam through October 14 following deadly Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport.
- Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for weekend strikes on King Khalid International Airport that killed 13 people and wounded more than 300, prompting Saudi authorities to suspend operations for safety inspections.
- Aviation analytics firm Cirium reported 99.7% of flights were canceled Sunday, while the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation extended the operational suspension to allow facility safety verification.
- Passengers are advised to confirm flight status directly with their airlines for rebooking or refund options, as carriers like Philippine Airlines coordinate with government partners to monitor the evolving security situation.
- The Federal Aviation Administration and European Union Aviation Safety Agency issued warnings regarding ongoing security risks through December 10, with some international carriers extending suspensions through month-end.
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The Yemeni Houthis claim a new ballistic missile attack on the airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. "The hit was accurate," said a spokesperson. The Saudi-led coalition against the Houthis previously said it had shot down a ballistic missile en route to Riyadh.
Delta delays planned flight to Saudi Arabia after deadly Riyadh airport strikes
Delta Air Lines delayed its planned nonstop flight service between Atlanta and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Monday after consecutive Houthi strikes killed over a dozen people and wounded hundreds more at the Saudi airport over the weekend. “The safety and security of our customers and employees always come first and continue to guide our operational […]
Riyadh announced that it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by the Houthis.
Delta postpones Atlanta-to-Riyadh service after Houthi attacks on Saudi airport
Delta Air Lines said Monday it will postpone the launch of its flight service from Atlanta to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after the Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched deadly attacks on the latter city’s King Khalid International Airport. Citing “evolving developments in the region,” Delta said in a release it was delaying the launch until March 2027.…
On Monday, the Alliance for the Support of Legitimacy in Yemen announced the interception and destruction of a ballistic missile launched by Al-Houthi militia in the direction of the Saudi capital, Riyadh.
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