{
  "id": 13660881,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T05:56:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/10/11/riyadh-airport-closure-emirates-etihad-cancel-flights-sunday-monday/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UAE airlines, including Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, and Air Arabia, cancelled numerous flights to and from Riyadh on Sunday following a deadly Houthi rebel attack at King Khalid International Airport. The closure of the airport remained in effect until midnight on Sunday, with an aviation notice citing precautionary measures but not specifying a resumption date. As of 9:15 am UAE time, 606 flights were reported cancelled on Sunday, comprising 293 departures and 313 arrivals. Several UAE-Riyadh services are expected to remain scheduled for Monday, but their operation depends on airport conditions. Etihad Airways cancelled flights EY551, EY555, EY559, EY552, EY556, and EY560 on Sunday and Monday, advising passengers to check flight status. Emirates cancelled flights EK819, EK817, EK820, EK815, and EK819 on Sunday and Monday, while Flydubai cancelled flights FZ847, FZ841, FZ855, and FZ848 on Sunday and FZ848 on Monday. Air Arabia cancelled flights G9151 and G9154 on Sunday. Passengers are advised to confirm their flight status directly with their airline, check for booking changes, and inform their travel agent regarding rebooking and refund options.",
  "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…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "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",
        "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Egypt Independent",
        "title": "EgyptAir suspends flights from Cairo, Alexandria to Riyadh",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/egyptair-suspends-flights-from-cairo-alexandria-to-riyadh",
        "published": "2026-10-11T09:20:07.000Z"
      }
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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."
}