Saudi Arabia flights: Airlines including British Airways and KLM suspend or cancel routes

Following Wednesday's Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, multiple international airlines have suspended or cancelled flights to and from Riyadh and Abha in response to the regional uncertainty. Several major carriers, including British Airways and KLM, have altered their operations amid heightened security concerns.

British Airways has discontinued its flights to Jeddah since April 24, as part of a broader reduction in its Middle East operations. The airline plans to resume a reduced service to Riyadh on November 3, with only one flight per day. KLM has cancelled all routes to Riyadh and Dammam until October 24, while also avoiding flights through the airspace of Iran, Iraq, Israel, and several Gulf nations.

Cathay Pacific has extended its suspension of flights to Riyadh until January 31. Air France has likewise suspended its services to Riyadh until October 24. Furthermore, Singapore-based Scoot has suspended all flights between Singapore and Jeddah until December 2. Flydubai has cancelled its scheduled Dubai to Abha services altogether.

Air Arabia has cancelled some flights connecting Sharjah and Abha. These disruptions come amid a wider regional instability, as other airlines also adjust their operations to destinations across the Middle East.