{
  "id": 13657269,
  "title": "Riyadh airport closure: Emirates, Etihad and other UAE airlines cancel flights",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/riyadh-airport-closure-emirates-etihad-and-other-uae-airlines-cancel",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T05:56:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/10/11/riyadh-airport-closure-emirates-etihad-and-other-uae-airlines-cancel-flights/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UAE airlines suspended operations to and from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh following a deadly attack on Saturday that killed 12 and injured 309. The closure extended into Monday. Several UAE carriers, including Etihad Airways, Emirates, flydubai, and Air Arabia, cancelled flights connecting Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and other UAE cities with the Saudi capital. Flightradar24 reported 606 cancelled flights to and from Riyadh on Sunday, with 606 more expected on Monday. Several UAE-Riyadh services were still scheduled for Monday, but their operation would depend on airport conditions. Airlines advised passengers to check their flight status directly with their carrier before traveling and contact their airline or travel agent for rebooking and refund options if their flights were cancelled. Those with onward connections should also confirm any necessary changes to their itinerary.",
  "summary": "UAE airlines cancelled flights to and from Riyadh on Sunday, with the disruption extending into Monday after the closure of King Khalid International Airport because of a deadly Houthi rebel attack. Etihad Airways confirmed six cancellations between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh on Sunday and two more on Monday. Emirates, flydubai and Air Arabia services connecting Dubai and Sharjah with the Saudi capital…",
  "key_points": [
    "UAE airlines suspended operations to and from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.",
    "Passengers advised to check flight status and contact airlines for rebooking and refunds."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Riyadh airport closure: Emirates, Etihad and other UAE airlines cancel flights",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/riyadh-airport-closure-emirates-etihad-and-other-uae-airlines-cancel-13660881",
        "published": "2026-10-11T05:56:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Kuwait's Jazeera Airways says Riyadh flights affected by temporary suspension",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/kuwaits-jazeera-airways-says-riyadh-flights-affected-by-temporary",
        "published": "2026-10-11T06:04:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}