{
  "id": 12934645,
  "title": "Lufthansa, Indian airlines suspend Riyadh service after explosions hit Saudi capital",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/lufthansa-indian-airlines-suspend-riyadh-service-after-explosions-hit",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T19:18:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/2026/10/08/lufthansa-indian-airlines-suspend-riyadh-service-after-explosions-hit-saudi-capital"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lufthansa and Indian airlines have suspended services to Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh following a series of explosions and attacks. The incidents, which included a significant blast at King Khalid International Airport, prompted airlines to cancel over 275 flights on Thursday, accounting for 40% of arrivals and 30% of departures. Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that a ballistic missile caused damage, though no evidence was provided. The Saudi government has not commented on the claim.\n\nThe Houthi group later reported firing more ballistic and cruise missiles at Riyadh's airport and another southwestern city, Najran, claiming the attacks disrupted flights. Riyadh's airport reportedly remained closed, with the last landing occurring over 80 minutes earlier than usual, and the last takeoff over 90 minutes later. Lufthansa confirmed it will suspend flights to Riyadh until October 16 due to the ongoing developments in the Middle East. Indian airlines, including Air India and several others, have also suspended their services to and from Riyadh until at least Saturday, citing safety concerns.",
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    "Lufthansa and Indian airlines suspend Riyadh services",
    "275 flights canceled, 40% arrivals and 30% departures affected",
    "Houthi rebels claim responsibility for Riyadh attack"
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Lufthansa, Air India suspend flights to Riyadh after Houthi attacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/lufthansa-air-india-suspend-flights-to-riyadh-after-houthi-attacks",
        "published": "2026-10-08T15:32:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Lufthansa, Air India suspend flights to Riyadh after Houthi attacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/lufthansa-air-india-suspend-flights-to-riyadh-after-houthi-attacks-12909945",
        "published": "2026-10-08T16:46:32.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}