Saudi King Khalid Airport reopens to limited flights after Houthi strikes
- King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh reopened two terminals on October 25 after closing on October 10 following a Houthi attack that killed 13 people.
- Saudi Arabia required airlines to obtain permission for each flight, while tracking data showed little airport traffic after the reopening.
- The attacks damaged six aircraft valued at about $375 million.
- Travelers sought flights through neighboring Gulf countries or private planes from Al-Qassim.
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Houthi attacks ground nearly 90% of Riyadh flights, forcing cancellations, paralyzing nation
The upheaval also spread beyond the Saudi capital. More than 7,800 flights, or 45% of all scheduled departures from Saudi airports, were canceled between October 8 and October 25.
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Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have triggered widespread aviation disruption, with nearly nine out of every 10 scheduled flights at Riyadh’s main airport cancelled between October 8 and October 25, according to aviation data. Data from aviation analytics firm Cirium showed that 4,071 of the 4,736 scheduled flights at King Khalid International Airport were cancelled, […]
Saudis say Riyadh airport partly reopens despite renewed Houthi threats
Saudi Arabia said its main airport resumed operations at two terminals on Sunday even as Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis vowed to keep striking the facility, which they called a “military target”.
Riyadh airport partially reopens as Houthis, Saudi-led coalition exchange attacks
King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh partially reopened on Sunday as Yemen's Houthi group and the Saudi-led coalition continued to exchange attacks, and the Houthis warned airlines and travelers against using the airport.
Saudis say Riyadh airport partly reopens despite renewed Houthi threats | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Saudi Arabia said its main airport resumed operations at two terminals on Sunday even as Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis vowed to keep striking the facility, which they called a “military target”.
King Khalid Airport in Riyadh has partially resumed operations after being heavily attacked two weeks ago, while the Houthi rebels continue to fire missiles and launch drone strikes.
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