EASA advises airlines to avoid parts of Saudi airspace amid Houthi rocket attacks
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EASA has advised airlines to avoid parts of Saudi Arabian airspace because of Houthi rocket attacks launched from Yemen, and the pilots' group Opsgroup, representing about 10,000 pilots, also warns against flights over Saudi Arabia citing the same rocket threats and Saudi air defence.
Recent attacks on Saudi airports have killed three people, including a pilot at Riyadh airport, and EASA’s recommendations, while not legally binding, could affect airlines’ insurance coverage.
Why it matters
The advisory may lead to insurance implications for airlines operating in the region.