The Smart Marty Sky Dispatch
Riyadh airport limits jet traffic over attacks
Several carriers have halted flights in the wake of the attacks, including Qatar Airways, which on Monday suspended operations to Riyadh until Oct. 24 and reduced flights to Jeddah. Other airlines have also cut operations including Etihad Airways,and India's Akasa Air and Air India.
Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport has announced a suspension of routine air travel until further notice, citing continued attacks attributed to Houthi rebels and extended restrictions by the government.
The airport issued a Notice to Airmen advising that all landings and departures require prior permission, effectively limiting operations for the time being.
Officials stated the facility cannot be used as an alternative in case of emergencies, reinforcing the containment of traffic to only restricted movements.
Several airlines have halted or curtailed services to Riyadh as a result of the attacks, with Qatar Airways suspending operations to Riyadh and reducing flights to Jeddah, and Etihad Airways, Akasa Air, and Air India also reporting cutbacks.
The attacks have caused damage to airport structures and the destruction of at least one aircraft in the area over the past weeks, contributing to the decision to limit air traffic.
No specific dates for the resumption of normal operations have been provided, and no details on potential long-term impacts beyond the current restrictions have been disclosed.