Philippine Airlines (PAL) extends the suspension of its flights to and from Riyadh until Nov. 29, covering both inbound and outbound services. The airline says flights PR654 (Manila to Riyadh) and PR655 (return) remain halted due to ongoing security concerns at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport.
The suspension is linked to recent attacks in the region, including strikes attributed to Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Outlets report that Saudi authorities describe attacks affecting King Khalid International Airport and also mention an incident at Abha International Airport on Oct. 7. Sources note that PAL first stopped the Riyadh route on Oct. 8, later extending the suspension through Oct. 11 before the current decision to extend it further to late November.
Across the reports, the central focus is PAL’s operational decision and the stated reason: an “evolving” or “unstable” security environment at the Saudi airport. While specific details about casualties are mentioned by some outlets, all agree on the route, flight numbers, and the extended suspension deadline.
