Riyadh airport limits jet traffic over attacks

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Saudi Arabia has restricted aircraft movements at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh following repeated Houthi attacks, requiring prior approval for landings and departures and barring the airport as an emergency diversion site. Several airlines have suspended or reduced services to Saudi destinations, disrupting access to the country's main air hub.

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Sources: 53 — First seen: — Last seen:
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