What Happened
New Saudi Luxury Airline Forced To Cancel And Redivert Flights
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new luxury airline, has been forced to divert and cancel flights due to Houthi attacks on its home base in Riyadh. The airline has evacuated its aircraft and halted most flights for two weeks, with remaining flights landing in alternative airports. The disruptions have also affected Riyadh Air’s sister carrier, Saudia. According to the Wall Street Journal, Riyadh Air plans to resume semiregular scheduling using an alternative airport, as reported by The Jerusalem Post.