{
  "id": 13708950,
  "title": "UAE–Saudi flights: Etihad issues new travel update after Riyadh airport attack",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/uae-saudi-flights-etihad-issues-new-travel-update-after-riyadh",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T11:19:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uaesaudi-flights-etihad-issues-new-travel-update-after-riyadh-airport-attack-1.500706449"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Etihad Airways has extended its cancellations of flights between Abu Dhabi and Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh until October 13, due to ongoing disruptions in the region. The airline's latest update comes after an attack in Saudi Arabia that killed 12 people and injured 309, resulting in the temporary suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.\n\nOn Sunday, October 11, Etihad experienced widespread flight disruptions, including cancellations and delays to services from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah, as well as to several Saudi destinations such as Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Medina, and Abha. The airline has advised passengers to check their flight status before traveling due to the possibility of further changes.\n\nThe affected flights include:\n- October 11: EY573 (Abu Dhabi to Dammam), EY574 (Dammam to Abu Dhabi), EY601 (Abu Dhabi to Jeddah), EY559 (Abu Dhabi to Riyadh), and EY560 (Riyadh to Abu Dhabi)\n- October 12: EY575 (Abu Dhabi to Dammam), EY576 (Dammam to Abu Dhabi), EY601 (Abu Dhabi to Jeddah), EY602 (Jeddah to Abu Dhabi), EY603 (Abu Dhabi to Jeddah), EY604 (Jeddah to Abu Dhabi), and EY559 (Abu Dhabi to Riyadh), EY560 (Riyadh to Abu Dhabi)\n- October 13: EY575 (Abu Dhabi to Dammam), EY576 (Dammam to Abu Dhabi), EY602 (Jeddah to Abu Dhabi), EY603 (Abu Dhabi to Jeddah), EY604 (Jeddah to Abu Dhabi), and EY551 (Abu Dhabi to Riyadh), EY552 (Riyadh to Abu Dhabi)\n\nEtihad Airlines apologizes for the inconvenience caused and assures that its top priority is the safety and comfort of its guests and crew. Passengers affected by these changes can contact the airline's customer support for assistance with their bookings and travel arrangements.",
  "summary": "Etihad Airways has extended flight cancellations between Abu Dhabi and Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh until Tuesday, October 13, as regional disruption continues to affect air travel between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. UAE travellers faced widespread flight disruptions on Sunday, October 11, with cancellations and delays affecting services from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Flights to several Saudi…",
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        "published": "2026-10-11T06:54:10.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Riyadh airport attack: Death toll, flight disruption and US response",
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        "published": "2026-10-11T07:10:02.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "EU chief condemns deadliest Houthi attack on Riyadh airport as 'dangerous escalation'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/eu-chief-condemns-deadliest-houthi-attack-on-riyadh-airport-as",
        "published": "2026-10-11T08:15:19.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "African Union condemns Riyadh airport attack that killed 12, injured 309",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/african-union-condemns-riyadh-airport-attack-that-killed-12-injured",
        "published": "2026-10-11T09:26:22.000Z"
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      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-condemns-deadly-houthi-attack-on-riyadh",
        "published": "2026-10-11T10:07:08.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "RFI English",
        "title": "Western leaders slam Houthi attack on Riyadh airport, warn citizens to stay away",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/western-leaders-slam-houthi-attack-on-riyadh-airport-warn-citizens-to",
        "published": "2026-10-11T10:43:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Riyadh airport attack another dangerous moment in already tense conflict",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/riyadh-airport-attack-another-dangerous-moment-in-already-tense",
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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."
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