King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh announced that it will be closed until midnight on Saturday, October 17th. This is according to the notice to admissions, which was issued on Monday, October 12th. The development comes after an escalation in conflict, which has resulted in the operation being suspended.
King Khalid International Airport Operations Suspension Extended
Flights to Riyadh have been affected. In fact, King Khalid International Airport will remain closed until midnight on October 17th. This follows an escalation in the conflict. In fact, flights have also been affected, with many of them announcing temporary suspensions, as revised in a report in Gulf News.
Saudi Arabia has also issued safety guidelines for residents to receive warning messages from the national early warning platform for emergencies. Yes, they’ve been urged to remain in shelter and follow the official instructions. This guidance advises people to immediately move to the nearest safe place, which is inside a building or an interior room and away from windows. They must remain there until the notification says it’s clear.
Airlines Issue Advisory For Travellers
Suspended their flights temporarily to several cities in Saudi Arabia. Qatar Airways has announced that its flights from Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh and Dammam are temporarily suspended. This travel advisory was updated on October 12th. The airline mentions that it is closely monitoring the developments in Saudi Arabia.
According to The National News report, flydubai has also cancelled its flights to Riyadh until October 14th. While Etihad Airways has cancelled its flights until October 19th. IndiGo Airlines, in its advisory, has also mentioned that its flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Madinah are suspended until October 17th.
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Several Flights Disrupted
Another report from Gulf Business revealed that hundreds of flights have been disrupted to and from Riyadh, including domestic and international services. The airlines have cancelled flights and are adjusting their schedules. As per the reports of Cirium, 99.7% of scheduled flights at Riyadh Airport were cancelled on Sunday, and about 60% were cancelled on Monday.
Passengers travelling to Riyadh are advised to stay up-to-date with the latest information about their flights directly from the airline. Moreover, they must ensure that they are updated about the latest information about the development from the official government.
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