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Air India suspends Riyadh flights after airport plane damage
The Indian Express··3d ago
A plane was badly damaged at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport after Houthi missile strikes, Reuters reported. Air India, IndiGo and Akasa Air suspended Riyadh flights. Saudi officials said three people died in airport strikes this week. More than 275 flights were cancelled on Thursday, about 40 percent of scheduled arrivals. Lufthansa suspended flights until October 16.
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What It Means For You
- Air India suspended Riyadh service until October 10, Indian Express reported.
- Travellers on Riyadh routes face cancellations until carriers restore schedules.
- Lufthansa Group halted Riyadh flights until October 16 after the strikes.
What's Happening
- Reuters said shrapnel hit a parked Saudia plane, which caught fire.
- The Houthis claimed multiple attacks on Riyadh and Najran airports.
- FlightAware data cited by ABC News showed over 275 cancellations Thursday.
Riyadh flight suspensions
- IndiGo and Akasa Air also paused Riyadh operations after the damage.
- Saudi coalition forces said they destroyed missiles fired toward Riyadh.
- Cirium data showed nearly half of departures cancelled by 1500 GMT Thursday.
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