Airlines cancel flights to Saudi Arabia after Riyadh airport attacks
- 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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