{
  "id": 13689127,
  "title": "EgyptAir suspends flights from Cairo, Alexandria to Riyadh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/egyptair-suspends-flights-from-cairo-alexandria-to-riyadh",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T09:20:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Egypt Independent",
    "slug": "egypt-independent",
    "url": "https://www.egyptindependent.com/egyptair-suspends-flights-from-cairo-alexandria-to-riyadh/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "EgyptAir has suspended its flights from Cairo and Alexandria airports to Riyadh until operations resume, in accordance with Saudi civil aviation authorities. This decision comes after the temporary suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh due to the ongoing situation. The airline communicated this change in a statement, informing passengers that those with confirmed tickets for the affected flights have the option to modify their itinerary to another direct destination within Saudi Arabia without incurring change fees or fare differences. Furthermore, passengers holding tickets for the affected flights can receive refunds without cancellation fees, as per the airline's standard procedures. EgyptAir maintains a vigilant Integrated Operations Center, monitoring the situation around the clock, and will provide updates as they become available. Passengers are advised to check their bookings through various channels including mobile phone, landline, international phone, email, or by visiting their nearest EgyptAir sales office. The airline's official website, www.egyptair.com, is also available for additional information. Any passenger inquiries can be addressed through the provided customer service channels.",
  "summary": "EgyptAir announced the suspension of flights from Cairo and Alexandria airports to Riyadh until operations resume, in coordination with Saudi civil aviation authorities, following the temporary suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh amid the current situation. In a statement, the airline said passengers holding confirmed tickets for affected flights who wish … The…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "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 temporarily suspends flights to Riyadh",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/egyptair-temporarily-suspends-flights-to-riyadh",
        "published": "2026-10-11T11:21:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}