Batik Air batal penerbangan ke Jeddah

Batik Air has canceled its flight to Jeddah in a precautionary measure following the attack on the international airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which claimed around 12 lives and injured over 300 people. The airline stated that the morning flight OD701 to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) at 7.25 PM was cancelled as a safety precaution.

They emphasized that the safety and well-being of passengers and crew remain their top priority. "Batik Air is monitoring the situation and maintaining coordination with relevant aviation authorities, air traffic controllers, and other relevant parties to assess the potential impact on flight operations," they said in a statement.

The company added that they will reassess the situation and make decisions based on the latest information and the paramount need for safety. Passengers who were affected have been rescheduled to the next available flight, and updates will be provided via the airline's official website and social media channels. On Saturday, King Abdulaziz International Airport in Riyadh was attacked for the third time in a week by the Iran-backed Houthi group.

Earlier this week, two previous attacks on the same airport resulted in the deaths of four people and severe damage to a Saudi commercial airliner. Earlier today, New Straits Times reported, via social media users, that several flights to Saudi Arabia were diverted to Medina following the attacks in Riyadh.