Riyadh airport attack: US issues security alert, urges Americans to avoid area
The US Mission in Saudi Arabia has urged American citizens to avoid King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and surrounding areas following attacks on the airport on Saturday, October 10. In a security alert, the mission said it was aware of the attacks and warned of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruptions. Travellers were advised to check their flight status…
The US Mission in Saudi Arabia has issued a security alert, urging American citizens to avoid King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and the surrounding areas following attacks on the airport on Saturday, October 10. The alert warns of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions, advising travellers to check their flight status directly with their airline and the airport before setting out.
US government employees working in Saudi Arabia must obtain special authorisation to use the airport and are prohibited from travelling within 20 miles of the Yemen border due to safety risks.
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