October 9, 2026

Houthi Attacks on Riyadh Airport Kill Pilot, Prompt Flight Cancellations and Airline Caution

Three Saudi nationals, including a pilot, were killed in Houthi attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, according to the Saudi civil aviation authority.
The attacks targeted airport facilities and a Saudia Airlines aircraft, leading to hundreds of flight cancellations.
Delta Air Lines is reconsidering its planned flights to Riyadh, scheduled to start on October 23, due to safety concerns following the attacks.

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