Riyadh Airport Remains Closed Following Houthi Attacks
The international airport in Saudi Arabia's capital will remain closed this week following deadly drone and missile strikes.
Following deadly attacks by Houthi forces in Yemen, the closure of the international airport in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, has been extended until Saturday.
Airport Closed
Saudi civil aviation authorities announced that King Khalid International Airport in the capital will remain closed to ensure the safety and operational readiness of the facilities.
According to the official statement, operations at the airport have been suspended until Saturday and the airspace has been closed to flights.
Toll of the Attacks
Thirteen people lost their lives and over 300 others were injured in the attacks carried out over the weekend. This event was recorded as the deadliest attack in the kingdom in the past decade.
Flight Cancellations
Due to security concerns and the closure of the airport, numerous airlines worldwide were forced to cancel their flights to Riyadh.
Leading companies such as Lufthansa Group, Air France-KLM, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Delta Air Lines made adjustments to their flight schedules.
International Warnings
The US Federal Aviation Administration issued a warning to American airlines to exercise caution regarding flights to Saudi Arabia and transits through the country's airspace.