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EgyptAir temporarily suspends flights to Riyadh

EgyptAir announced the suspension of flights from Cairo and Alexandria airports to Riyadh due to the temporary suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, resulting from regional tensions and the Saturday attack at the airport. The airline indicated that flights will remain suspended until operations resume at King Khalid International Airport, in … The post EgyptAir…

EgyptAir has temporarily halted flights to Riyadh following the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport. This decision came about due to regional tensions and a recent attack at the airport. The airline expects to resume flights once King Khalid International Airport reopens, in collaboration with Saudi civil aviation authorities.

Those with confirmed bookings for the impacted flights have the option to modify their itinerary to another direct Saudi Arabia destination without facing any change fees or fare discrepancies. Additionally, passengers can request a full refund for canceled tickets, provided they adhere to standard cancellation procedures.

EgyptAir advises customers to verify their reservations by reaching out to their 1717 call center from any Egyptian mobile phone, or through landline at 090070000, international numbers at +97142306666 or +966122297777, email at callcenter@egyptair.com, or via their website www.egyptair.com. The closest EgyptAir sales office can also assist with any inquiries.

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