Riyadh airport closure: 60 per cent of Monday’s flights expected to be cancelled
About 60 per cent of scheduled flights at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport are expected to be cancelled on Monday, aviation analytics firm Cirium has said, as disruption continues following the deadly attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels at the weekend. Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said on Monday that the suspension of operations at the airport had been extended while…
Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport is expected to see about 60% of scheduled flights cancelled on Monday, as reported by aviation analytics firm Cirium. This follows the deadly attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels at the weekend. Saudi Arabia has extended the suspension of operations at the airport while they check its safety and readiness.
UAE airlines have also cancelled services to and from Riyadh, with disruptions extending into Tuesday. Etihad Airways, Emirates, flydubai, and Air Arabia have all announced flight cancellations affecting Monday and Tuesday. Passengers are advised to check their flight status with their respective airlines before traveling, as further changes may occur.
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