King Khalid International Airport remains closed until 17 Oct after deadly attacks

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King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was closed until 17 October following attacks that killed at least 12 people and injured 50, while another report said 13 people were killed and more than 300 injured.

Air France‑KLM suspended Riyadh services to the end of October, Etihad cancelled Abu Dhabi‑Riyadh flights until 19 October, and Delta postponed its planned Atlanta‑Riyadh launch from 23 October to March 2027. Over three days Saudi international air‑cargo capacity fell 33% to 7,292 tonnes, with Riyadh’s capacity dropping 99% to 26 tonnes.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration advised American carriers to exercise caution when flying to or over Saudi Arabia on 11 October, and the European Aviation Safety Agency expanded its airspace warning for Saudi Arabia on 10 October.

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