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Saudi Capital's Airport Reopens to Limited Traffic, and Other Mideast News
Saudia and FlyNas resumed limited service as major international carriers stayed suspended after the airport’s two-week closure, officials said.
- On Wednesday, King Khalid International Airport reopened with limited operations, though only Saudi airlines Saudia and FlyNas are currently flying, with authorities requiring prior permission for every flight.
- Houthi rebels targeted the airport multiple times this month, forcing a closure on October 10 and damaging six aircraft with a combined insured value of about $375 million.
- Major international carriers including Lufthansa have suspended flights until Nov. 18, while Cathay Pacific extended cancellations until the end of January 2027, citing regional security concerns.
- Many travelers are now driving to Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE to catch commercial flights, while wealthy passengers pay a premium of more than 50% for private flights from al-Qassim airport.
- Persistent regional security risks continue affecting Middle East operations; Saudi coalition officials reported 20 attacks this month, resulting in 17 deaths and 333 injuries from Yemen-based Houthi strikes.
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The Houthis military spokesman, Yahya Sarea, has warned "all global, regional and local airlines, as well as their employees and travelers, about the danger of transiting" through the capital airport
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Riyadh International Airport, the Saudi capital, is scheduled to resume its flights on Sunday, after a closure of about two weeks due to a...
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