Etihad Airways cancels flights between Abu Dhabi and Saudi cities Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah, citing “regional disruption.” Multiple sources report that flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh are suspended until 19 October, with other Saudi routes also affected.
The suspensions arrive alongside similar action by Qatar Airways, which temporarily suspends flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam. Outlets connect the disruption to heightened regional tensions, including escalated fighting involving Yemen’s Houthis and the Saudi kingdom. The reports note that Houthi attacks have targeted several Saudi airports, including King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which is relevant to flight operations and scheduling.
Overall, the outlets’ accounts converge on the suspension of specific airline services to Saudi destinations and on “regional disruption” being given as the cause, while the broader context is described as linked to security conditions in the region.
