Houthi attacks force closure of Riyadh's King Khalid Airport and delay Delta's new route

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A Houthi missile strike hit Terminal 3 at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, killing at least 12 people and injuring dozens to hundreds, and the airport was closed until at least 17 October.

Delta Air Lines postponed the launch of its nonstop Atlanta‑Riyadh service, originally scheduled for 23 October, to March 2027 and said it is evaluating options for the route amid the growing violence.

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