What Happened
Riyadh Airport Closure Impacts Emirates, Etihad, and International Carriers
Airlines operating between the UAE and Saudi Arabia have extended flight cancellations and suspensions following a series of attacks on the kingdom’s airports. Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai, Air Arabia, and several international carriers have been affected, with Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport expected to remain closed until at least October 17. The disruption has resulted in the cancellation of 486 of 1,048 scheduled departures from Saudi airports on Monday, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium. The situation was first reported by Unknown Source.