Lufthansa, Indian airlines suspend Riyadh service after explosions hit Saudi capital
Airlines cited safety concerns after Houthi claims of missile strikes, as flight trackers showed more than 275 cancellations at King Khalid International Airport.
- Lufthansa and Air India temporarily suspended flights to Riyadh after explosions, including a large blast near the international airport, were reported.
- More than 275 flights were canceled Thursday at King Khalid International Airport, according to FlightAware.
- Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for the latest airport attack, saying a ballistic missile caused damage, but offered no evidence.
- Lufthansa Group suspended Riyadh flights through October 16, while Air India canceled service to and from Riyadh until Saturday, citing safety concerns.
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A missile attack hit an international airport in Saudi Arabia. A passenger plane caught fire and hundreds of flights were canceled.
Saudi Arabia-Houthi conflict escalates: Airlines suspend Riyadh flights after attacks
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed a missile attack on Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, with reports of a Saudia Airlines aircraft catching fire after being damaged. Lufthansa and Air India have suspended Riyadh flights amid escalating attacks on Saudi airports
Akasa Air Extends Riyadh Flight Cancellation Till Oct 10 Amid Evolving Security Situation
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Indian airline Akasa Air has extended the cancellation of its flights to Riyadh till October 10, citing the evolving security situation in the Saudi Arabian capital. World News | Akasa Air Extends Riyadh Flight Cancellation Till Oct 10 Amid Evolving Security Situation.
Akasa Air extends Riyadh flight cancellation till Oct 10 amid evolving security situation - The Tribune
Indian airline Akasa Air has extended the cancellation of its flights to Riyadh till October 10, citing the evolving security situation in the Saudi Arabian capital.
After a rocket attack on the airport of Riyadh, the Lufthansa Group suspends all flights to the capital of Saudi Arabia until 16 October. The Huthi militia claims the attack for itself and threatens with further attacks.
YEMEN'S Houthis claim that they hit the airport in Riyadh with a ballistic missile and damaged the plane. Due to the attack, numerous airlines suspended flights, and dozens of flights were canceled.
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