The Saudi Arabia airport attacks have made Middle East travel more unpredictable. Here's what to know.
Saudi Arabia's Riyadh airport remains closed following missile attacks by Houthi militants, leading to widespread travel disruptions. The US State Department has advised Americans to reconsider travel to the region due to ongoing security risks.
Why it matters
The closure of a major Middle Eastern aviation hub impacts global travel logistics and highlights the escalating regional security instability.
Riyadh's airport is closed until at least Saturday. Bernd von Jutrczenka/picture alliance via Getty Images Riyadh airport, one of the busiest in the Middle East, has been closed for a week after missile attacks. The US State Department has told Americans to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia. Delta has also suspended the launch of a new route to Saudi. Here's what to do if you're affected. Travel to Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East is looking increasingly unpredictable this fall after a series of Houthi attacks on airports, including in the capital, Riyadh. The latest attacks killed 13 people and wounded hundreds last Saturday. Another strike the following day killed one person and injured about a dozen more. Flights to and from Riyadh have been suspended all week, and while the airport is set to reopen on Sunday, this has yet to be confirmed.
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