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Airlines Cancel Riyadh Flights After Missile Attack Near Airport
- •Air India Express and Akasa Air cancelled flights to and from Riyadh following explosions near King Khalid International Airport.
- •Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for targeting the airport with a ballistic missile, while the Saudi-led coalition intercepted two missiles.
- •Air India Express suspended Riyadh flights until October 10, offering passengers free rescheduling or full refunds.
- •Akasa Air cancelled its Kochi-Riyadh services and is monitoring the real-time security situation.
- •King Khalid International Airport advised passengers to verify flight statuses before traveling as dozens of flights faced delays and cancellations.
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Air India Express cancelled its flights to and from Riyadh until October 10 due to the evolving regional situation, offering affected passengers complimentary rescheduling or full refunds. Additionally, Akasa Air cancelled its Kochi-Riyadh and Riyadh-Kochi services scheduled for October 8, providing similar options for refunds or free rescheduling.
King Khalid International Airport advised passengers to contact their respective airlines directly and check their flight status before traveling to the airport. This advisory followed explosions across Riyadh and a major blast near the airport that led to temporary flight halts and evacuations.
Recent attacks targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha International Airport resulted in three deaths and 36 injuries. The strikes also triggered widespread flight disruptions, including dozens of delayed and cancelled departures.
