Qatar Airways Suspends Flights to Riyadh and Dammam
Qatar Airways has temporarily suspended flights to Riyadh and Dammam, Saudi Arabia, due to ongoing hostilities and attacks targeting airports in the country.
In a statement issued on October 12, the airline said it was closely monitoring developments in coordination with the relevant authorities, emphasizing that the safety of passengers and crew remains its top priority.
No date has been announced for the resumption of flights. Meanwhile, Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, where operations have been suspended following the attacks, is expected to remain closed until October 17.
What Caused the Suspension?
Airlines have taken these measures following missile and drone attacks reportedly carried out by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeting airports in Saudi Arabia.
