Etihad Cancels All Riyadh Flights Until October 19 Amid Airport Closure
Citing“regional disruption”, the UAE national carrier also cancelled flights between Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia's Jeddah and Dammam until October 14.
Recommended For YouStay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
The extension follows days of disruption at the Saudi capital's main airport.
A NOTAM says Riyadh airport will remain closed until October 17, and the Saudi aviation authority has confirmed fresh injuries in an attack on Sunday.
Flights across Saudi Arabia have been severely disrupted following a series of Houthi attacks on airports, forcing airlines to cancel services, suspend operations and warn passengers of further changes.
Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport has been the hardest hit, with repeated attacks prompting operational suspensions and widespread cancellations. The attacks have also affected airports in Jeddah, Dammam and other parts of the kingdom. The Houthis have claimed responsibility for several strikes.
Due to the regional situation, Air France suspended Dubai and Riyadh flights until October 31.
The French carrier said it was monitoring developments in the region in real time and had decided to extend the suspension of services to the two Gulf cities through the end of October.
Travellers have been advised to check flight status directly with airlines before heading to airports. Further cancellations and schedule changes remain possible as carriers assess security conditions and await updates from aviation authorities.
Air France added that affected passengers were being contacted individually and would be informed about the arrangements for their journeys.
Etihad Airways also urged passengers to check the latest status of their flights at etihad and to confirm their booking status before travelling to the airport. Passengers can contact the airline through the help section of its website, which lists local phone numbers, live chat and social media accounts.
ALSO READ- UAE airlines extend flight cancellations to Riyadh as airport disruption continues Etihad and flydubai cancel flights to Saudi Arabia after Riyadh airport attacks by Houthis Flydubai, Etihad extend Saudi flight cancellations amid Houthi attacks
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the
information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept
any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images,
videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information
contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright
issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
Comments
No comment