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Saudi Arabia Flight Cuts Hit One-Third Amid Regional Turmoil
More than a third of Saudi Arabia's scheduled flights were grounded on Monday following ongoing security threats and attacks on Riyadh's primary airport. The aviation disruptions have led to major event postponements and prolonged international airline suspensions.
Key Takeaways
- 1Cirium reported 34% of scheduled flights from Saudi Arabia were canceled on Monday, an improvement from over 50% on Sunday.
- 2Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport saw 66% of flights canceled despite reopening after a week-long shutdown.
- 3Widespread flight cancellations have triggered the postponement of high-profile MICE events across the kingdom.
Source: Skift
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