{
  "id": 15638285,
  "title": "Over 45% of Saudi flights cancelled since Oct 8, residents scramble for alternatives",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/over-45-of-saudi-flights-cancelled-since-oct-8-residents-scramble-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T17:44:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/over-45-of-saudi-flights-cancelled-since-october-8-residents-scramble-for-alternatives/articleshow/135053963.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Saudi Arabia is facing major travel disruptions following a large number of flight cancellations since October 8. Due to attacks by Houthi rebels, Riyadh's airport remains closed and travelers seek alternative routes. Businesses and expatriates are navigating challenges associated with remote working and adjusted travel plans. Major events in the country have been postponed or canceled, impacting…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
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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."
}