Arab airlines suspend flights to Riyadh after Houthi attacks
Carriers from Egypt, Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE and Qatar halt or cancel service following attacks that caused deaths and injuries.
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Several Arab airlines have suspended or cancelled flights to Riyadh following Houthi attacks that reportedly caused deaths and injuries, according to a report.
Carriers from Egypt, Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar are among those that have halted service to the Saudi capital in response to the attacks, the report said. The move reflects heightened safety concerns among regional airlines operating in Saudi airspace.
The report did not specify how many flights have been affected in total or for how long the suspensions are expected to remain in place. It also did not provide further detail on the extent of the casualties attributed to the attacks.
Saudi aviation authorities have not issued a public statement regarding the suspensions, based on the available report. The disruption adds to a broader pattern of aviation impacts linked to the recent escalation in Houthi attacks on Saudi targets.
Sources
- Arab air carriers suspend service to Riyadh in wake of Houthi attacks — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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