Saudi Arabia: Riyadh airport struck again by Yemen's Houthis

Batik Air has cancelled its evening flight to Saudi Arabia in response to a recent attack on Riyadh’s international airport, prioritizing the safety of its passengers and crew above all else. The airline confirmed that Flight OD701, scheduled to depart at 7.25pm for King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, has been cancelled as a precautionary measure.

Batik Air emphasized that the safety and security of its passengers and crew are its topmost priorities and is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with relevant authorities.

The airline stated that it continues to assess the potential impact on flight operations and will make necessary decisions based on the latest information and safety requirements. Affected passengers have been rescheduled to the next available flight and will be notified of these changes. Batik Air urged passengers to keep an eye on its official website and social media channels for the most up-to-date updates on flight operations.

The Riyadh airport has been the target of three attacks in a week by the Iran-backed Houthis, with the most recent incident leaving about 12 people dead and over 300 wounded. Prior to this attack, two previous assaults on the airport resulted in four deaths and significant damage to a Saudi commercial plane parked at the tarmac.