Riyadh airport attacks trigger widespread flight cancellations

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Houthi rebels from Yemen have launched multiple missile and drone attacks against King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, as well as Aramco facilities in Yanbu and the Shaybah oil field. While the airport has officially reopened for commercial operations, many international carriers continue to suspend or postpone flights due to security concerns.

Major airlines including Lufthansa Group, Air France-KLM, Air India, IndiGo, and Etihad Airways have extended or implemented flight suspensions to or from Saudi Arabian cities. Delta Air Lines has postponed its Atlanta to Riyadh route until March 2027, and Cathay Pacific has delayed its resumption of service until January 2027. Data indicates that more than 80 percent of regularly planned flights to Riyadh have been canceled, with over 5,500 departures from Saudi airports affected since the strikes began.

The escalation has also impacted private travel, with rental prices for private jets to or from Saudi Arabia increasing by over 50 percent. In response to the attacks, European Union High Representative Kaja Kallas noted that the Houthis are committing “acts of terrorism” and suggested the possibility of designating the group as a terrorist organization, though this would require unanimous agreement from EU member states.

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Air India · Akasa Air · Aramco · European Union · Houthi · Houthi militia · Houthi rebels · IndiGo · Indian Embassy · Indian Embassy in Riyadh · Kaja Kallas · King Khalid International Airport

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Coalition forces destroyed 127 Houthi weapons and equipment storage facilities in Yemen. dailytimes.com.pk
[○ 1 SOURCE] Coalition forces foiled 20 Houthi attack attempts on King Khalid International Airport between October 1 and 11. dailytimes.com.pk
[○ 1 SOURCE] WTI crude oil rose by approximately 2.61% to 97.59 USD per barrel while Brent fell slightly to 105.69 USD per barrel. baolaocai.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] An attack on Abha Airport on October 7 killed two women from Morocco and Algeria. dailytimes.com.pk
[DISPUTED] The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade adjusted fuel prices, including a 732 VND/liter reduction for E5RON92. baolaocai.vn
[● 4 SOURCES] An attack on October 10 caused 12 deaths and 309 injuries. dailytimes.com.pk · theglobalfilipinomagazine.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Attacks on Riyadh airport between October 1 and 11 resulted in 17 deaths and 333 injuries. dailytimes.com.pk · www.malay.news
[DISPUTED] Major Vietnamese fuel companies Petrolimex and PVOIL reduced retail fuel prices by 300 to 350 VND per liter.
[● 5 SOURCES] Passengers with confirmed tickets issued on or before October 15 can change their travel date once without extra fees until November 10, 2026. avnews.in · hindikhabar.com · www.tv9hindi.com · samacharnama.com · todayindia.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Akasa Air has suspended flights to Riyadh until October 24 and to Jeddah until October 21, 2026. navbharatlive.com · www.orissapost.com
[● 2 SOURCES] An Indian citizen was killed and 11 others were injured during an attack at Riyadh airport on October 10. www.tv9hindi.com
[● 7 SOURCES] Air India has suspended flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah until October 24, 2026. navbharatlive.com · www.orissapost.com · avnews.in · hindi.asianetnews.com · hindikhabar.com · +2 more