UAE flight updates Oct 24: Cancellations, delays and Saudi travel advisories
Travellers flying from the UAE should check with their airlines before heading to the airport, as cancellations and schedule changes affect routes to Saudi Arabia and other destinations. Etihad Airways has cancelled Abu Dhabi flights to Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh through November 5. Emirates has listed cancellations on several Saudi routes, while flydubai has suspended flights to Riyadh, Dammam…
The UAE flight situation as of October 24, 2021, reports various disruptions and cancellations affecting travel to Saudi Arabia and other destinations. Etihad Airways has cancelled flights to Dammam, Jeddah, and Riyadh through November 5, while Emirates has also listed cancellations on several Saudi routes. Flydubai has suspended flights to Riyadh, Dammam, and Abha until October 29, and Air Arabia has reported cancellations on several routes.
Passengers are advised to check directly with their airlines for the latest updates, as not all disruptions may be linked to security developments. Additionally, the State Department has ordered non-emergency personnel and their families to leave Saudi Arabia due to increased Houthi attacks, and Iran-backed Houthi rebels have intensified attacks on Saudi Arabia.
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