{
  "id": 13661009,
  "title": "Riyadh airport attack: UAE airlines announce Saudi route cancellations and flight changes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/riyadh-airport-attack-uae-airlines-announce-saudi-route-cancellations",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T06:22:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/riyadh-airport-attack-uae-airlines-announce-saudi-route-cancellations-and-flight-changes-1.500706246"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on October 10 resulted in significant disruption to flights between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The attack claimed 12 lives and injured 309 others, including those in critical condition. The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation suspended operations at the airport for safety checks. Airlines Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai, and Air Arabia announced cancellations and adjustments to their schedules.\n\nEmirates canceled several domestic and international flights on October 11 and 12, including Dubai-Riyadh and Dubai-Dammam services. Etihad Airways also canceled specific flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh during the same period. flydubai affected all Riyadh and Abha services on October 11 and 12, while Air Arabia canceled flights between Sharjah and various Saudi destinations. Passengers are advised to verify their flight status before departing for the airport and monitor airline notifications for further updates.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Flights between the UAE and Saudi Arabia have been disrupted following an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday, October 10, with Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia reporting cancellations and schedule changes. Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said the attack killed 12 people and injured 309 others, including individuals…",
  "key_points": [
    "UAE airlines cancel flights due to Riyadh airport attack",
    "Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation suspends operations",
    "Passengers advised to check flight status and updates"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "UAE flight status today: List of cancellations, delays and latest travel advisories to know",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/uae-flight-status-today-list-of-cancellations-delays-and-latest",
        "published": "2026-10-11T07:59:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}