# Airlines suspend Riyadh flights amid security fears

https://mins.news/en/video/97712

- France 24 English, 2026-10-13 09:19 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pj7G9syMSQ

> Flights to and from Riyadh have been halted after deadly Houthi attacks, with several international airlines extending cancellations through October 19. The disruption threatens Saudi Arabia’s goal of becoming a major global aviation hub, while Delta has delayed its first direct US flights to the kingdom until March 2027.

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