Iran War: Several airlines cancel flights to Saudi Arabia
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German authorities are reporting several Gulf airlines have cancelled flights to Saudi Arabia due to increasing attacks by the Yemeni Huthi militia. Qatar Airways has temporarily suspended flights to Riyadh and Dammam, citing current conditions. Etihad Airways has also cancelled all connections between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam due to "regional disruptions."
The cancellation includes all flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh, set to end on October 19th. Delta Airlines has delayed the launch of its non-stop service to Riyadh, originally planned for the end of October, to March of the following year. German Federal Economy Minister Katharina Reiche returned from Saudi Arabia with a brief stop, noting the airport in Riyadh was sealed off following an attack.
At least twelve people were killed and over 300 injured in the attack on the international airport in the Saudi capital last weekend. Saudi Arabia blames the Huthi militia for the assaults. Reiche had attended conferences in Riyadh prior to the attacks.
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