Riyadh Air cancels Riyadh‑Madrid flights after Houthi attacks, airport closure extended
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Riyadh Air cancelled flights RX531 (Riyadh‑Madrid) and RX532 (Madrid‑Riyadh) on 12 October and is offering affected passengers free changes for the next 21 days or a full refund.
The cancellations follow Houthi attacks that began on 8 October at King Khalid airport facilities and a Saudia aircraft, killing three people, with a further attack on 10 October causing 12 deaths and 309 injuries, and new attacks recorded on 11 October in Riyadh and against Dammam airport; Saudi General Civil Aviation Authority extended the suspension of Riyadh airport operations until Saturday 17 October to inspect damage and verify security.
Riyadh Air also signed a memorandum of understanding with Air Europa to develop future connections via Madrid to Spain and Latin America, subject to authorisations.