Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways cancelled multiple flights to Riyadh, with some disruptions extending through Monday. The event is part of an escalating series of Houthi attacks this week that have killed 4 people and damaged a Saudia aircraft.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Houthis Shut Riyadh Airport Again in Missile Attack on Terminal
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Saudi aviation officials halted all flight traffic at King Khalid International Airport on Saturday to assess damage and ensure site safety. The suspension of operations followed a missile launch by the Houthi militia on October 10 that struck a passenger terminal, wounded several people, and forced an immediate evacuation of the premises.
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